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BK53 KBV

2003 Nissan Primastar

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,278 mi
Last recorded168,278 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KBV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 168,278 miles

front sub frame bushes worn

nearside front anti roll link worn

nearside rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jan 2015 155,901 miles

nearside front anti roll link worn

Pass 21 Jan 2014 138,918 miles

both front lower ball joints worn

brake fluid close to min

Pass 8 Jan 2013 122,219 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 113,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 96,969 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 96,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,597 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 85,596 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 69,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly scored

slight marks on windscreen outside zone A under 40mm

slight play in steering n/s and o/s

spare wheel carrier slightly loose but not insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,016 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly scored

slight marks on windscreen outside zone A under 40mm

slight play in steering n/s and o/s

spare wheel carrier slightly loose but not insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,202 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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BK53 KBV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK53 KBV, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK53 KBV registered?

BK53 KBV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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