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CA54 DHC

2004 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

253,768 mi
Last recorded253,768 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 DHC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 253,768 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 253,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire UNDER BONNET (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 249,348 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 249,346 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 236,639 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 236,639 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 232,076 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 221,375 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINTS BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 221,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINTS BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 215,302 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 215,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached hanging off unable to check suspension fully (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nsf nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr pad and disc appear over heated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks / foam and coke bottle jammed down osf chassis leg

Pass 16 Nov 2018 198,181 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 198,181 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 184,010 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leaks / sill damage

poor pattern front head light close on limit

Fail 18 Nov 2017 183,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle hanger corroded off / rear rubber split / (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play also poss rack worn (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play also poss rack worn (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

oil leaks / sill damage

poor pattern front head light close on limit

Pass 5 Nov 2016 174,248 miles

osr pad low rear disacs corroded

play at osf track rod end

movement at front ball joints on limit

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,125 miles

front pads look low

Pass 7 Nov 2014 151,549 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 151,549 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 140,115 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 29 Oct 2013 140,091 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2012 129,605 miles

slight play front wheels

wipers worn close fail

Fail 27 Oct 2012 129,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play front wheels

wipers worn close fail

Pass 10 Nov 2011 106,782 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 106,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,829 miles

front wipers worn

knocking niose from rack area under heat and plastic shields

rear pads appaer low discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 94,797 miles

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

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

front abs wire holder on ball jionts loose

front wipers worn

knocking niose from rack area under heat and plastic shields

rear pads appaer low discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,884 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear number plate det

Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,370 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,425 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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CA54 DHC is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA54 DHC, 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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CA54 DHC is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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