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BV53 VUK

2004 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,805 mi
Last recorded185,805 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VUK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 185,805 miles

Central stop lamp not operating presenter advised lamp not connected

Oil leak ()

front registration plate damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2017 185,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central stop lamp not operating presenter advised lamp not connected

Oil leak ()

front registration plate damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2016 183,733 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 183,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 182,292 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 180,780 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 177,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 177,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 166,106 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 166,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 153,499 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 153,495 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 153,879 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 153,861 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 2 Mar 2009 125,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 125,213 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 98,585 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,554 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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BV53 VUK is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV53 VUK, 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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BV53 VUK is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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