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BN53 PYF

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,405 mi
Last recorded170,405 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 PYF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 170,405 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 168,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 162,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on disc faces

Fail 2 Jul 2021 162,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on disc faces

Pass 25 Jun 2020 154,815 miles

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

Gearbox mount rubber slightly worn

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 150,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear tyres cracking up slightly in treads

Fail 26 Jun 2019 150,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear tyres cracking up slightly in treads

Pass 14 Jun 2018 144,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear tyres cracking up in treads

Fail 13 Jun 2018 144,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear tyres cracking up in treads

Pass 5 Jul 2017 135,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2017 134,894 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 134,131 miles

FRONT REG PLATE CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Fail 11 Apr 2016 134,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

FRONT REG PLATE CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 8 Apr 2015 124,439 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING HEAVY WEAR ON EDGES

O/S DOOR OUTER TRIM INSECURE

O/S/R BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Fail 30 Mar 2015 124,437 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING HEAVY WEAR ON EDGES

O/S DOOR OUTER TRIM INSECURE

O/S/R BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 15 Mar 2014 118,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 112,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 105,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 96,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre run flat & side wall damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2009 89,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre run flat & side wall damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,301 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 83,300 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,714 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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BN53 PYF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BN53 PYF, 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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BN53 PYF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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