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BJ54 SPU

2004 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

145,698 mi
Last recorded145,698 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 SPU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 145,698 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 144,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front sub frame/ engine mounting noisy but no visible issue

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 144,102 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front sub frame/ engine mounting noisy but no visible issue

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 142,793 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 142,793 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 137,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 137,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged sensor hanging off (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dont work when side lamp on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,830 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 130,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 120,946 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front play detected at wheel

Pass 2 Jan 2020 109,488 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator area lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 109,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator area lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,027 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 95,021 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,095 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,086 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 66,696 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,984 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 53,142 miles

Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,499 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 47,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,727 miles

Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

all brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner face

Fail 18 Jan 2012 43,724 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

all brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner face

Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,629 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

offside front brake disc corroded & slight judder on test

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,500 miles

all brake discs corroded badly on inner surfaces

slight play in n/s trackrod

Fail 15 Jan 2011 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded badly on inner surfaces

slight play in n/s trackrod

Pass 2 Jan 2010 34,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,722 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,636 miles

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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BJ54 SPU is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 108,630 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 BJ54 SPU, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ54 SPU is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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