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BJ11 SZD

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

172,562 mi
Last recorded172,562 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 SZD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 172,562 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 172,562 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 168,915 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 160,421 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

chassis sticker deteriorated

muffled

Fail 31 Jan 2024 160,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

chassis sticker deteriorated

muffled

washers poor

Pass 8 Feb 2023 149,980 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Top mount worn STRONG ADVISE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 149,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Top mount worn STRONG ADVISE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Stop light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 143,162 miles

Protective shields fitted to underside of vehicle.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 143,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Protective shields fitted to underside of vehicle.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 132,659 miles

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2021 132,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2020 122,648 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

protective shield fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

very slight play present at steering wheel

Fail 10 Mar 2020 122,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes look low / advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

protective shield fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

very slight play present at steering wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,776 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

two nails in offside rear tyre tread

tyre size : 205/65 R16 C

undercover tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2019 110,776 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached axle bush come out of housing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

two nails in offside rear tyre tread

tyre size : 205/65 R16 C

undercover tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,657 miles

Advise......vehicle road tested to attempt to detect knocking from front O/S suspension area......suspect slight wear to top mounting

Advise....Tyre valve O/S front renew

Advise....adjust / clean N/S washer jet

Advise....renew brake pedal rubber

Advise....wear to inner edge of both front tyres

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 99,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise......vehicle road tested to attempt to detect knocking from front O/S suspension area......suspect slight wear to top mounting

Advise....Tyre valve O/S front renew

Advise....adjust / clean N/S washer jet

Advise....knocking from area front O/S suspension

Advise....renew brake pedal rubber

Advise....wear to O/S top engine mounting

Advise....wear to inner edge of both front tyres

Advise...EML on Injector warning on Emissions warning on

Advise...nail in N/S front tyre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,605 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2017 87,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,161 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,159 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,548 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,603 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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BJ11 SZD is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ11 SZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ11 SZD is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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