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BN04 NZR

2004 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

266,233 mi
Last recorded266,233 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 NZR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 266,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 256,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip

Pass 14 Feb 2024 245,178 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 219,255 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 196,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 196,728 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 196,198 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 172,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 172,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 146,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear light broken

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 146,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear light broken

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 137,969 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 137,899 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Fail 16 Jun 2018 137,323 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 127,736 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut losing very little grease/oil (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 123,302 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes in poor condition

Front brake pads wearing low

N/s washer jet blocked

O/s door mirror damaged

O/s handbrake cable casing in poor condition

Object in o/s/f tyre inner tread

Slight play detected in steering rack tie rods (both sides)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,358 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 112,358 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,990 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front wiper blade split at ends

n/s rear tyre cracks on sidewalls and tread

Fail 7 Jan 2014 97,977 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front wiper blade split at ends

n/s rear tyre cracks on sidewalls and tread

Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,485 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,485 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,047 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack slightly in places

glow-plug warning light on dash

slight play detected in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,211 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside tyres wearing on outer edges on front of vehicle

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 9 Jan 2010 59,154 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 59,154 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 52,525 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,972 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 34,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,978 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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BN04 NZR is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Blue 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 BN04 NZR, 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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BN04 NZR is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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