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BN12 FHT

2012 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,454 mi
Last recorded138,454 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FHT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 138,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 137,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 125,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 125,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 112,794 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 112,766 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre underside (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 101,482 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,319 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive 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))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,661 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 73,661 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,313 miles

Nail in rear tyre

slight cracks showing in tread of both rear tyres.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 33,313 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight cracks showing in tread of both rear tyres.

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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BN12 FHT is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 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 BN12 FHT, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN12 FHT registered?

BN12 FHT is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is BN12 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 FHT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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