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BN53 RNX

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,119 mi
Last recorded186,119 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 RNX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2022 186,119 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

heavily correded and repairs covered in under seal

Fail 7 Sep 2022 186,117 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill step has pulled through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill step has pulled through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged insecure touching driveshaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 184,649 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 184,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 170,597 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 154,184 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 139,662 miles

Lower engine stabiliser bush has movement

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 139,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Lower engine stabiliser bush has movement

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 133,628 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 133,628 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 121,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,942 miles

Nearside front wheel making slight noise when rotating

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 106,942 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front wheel making slight noise when rotating

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,782 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 90,782 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,500 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,401 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 69,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,714 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 61,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 54,268 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 54,268 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,848 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 36,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,440 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 29,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RNX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BN53 RNX, 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 RNX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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