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CE53 SVT

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

235,512 mi
Last recorded235,512 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 SVT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 235,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 227,733 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 227,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 213,408 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/s and n/s headlamps deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 213,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

O/s and n/s headlamps deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 205,028 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 205,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 193,797 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 193,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 176,193 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 176,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 166,502 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 151,061 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 134,192 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 134,158 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 134,158 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 122,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 116,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing

nearside rear caliper slightly stiff

power steering low

rear towbar and both sides rear back plates corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 115,277 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 115,269 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,263 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 95,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,972 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 59,587 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,204 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2007 42,204 miles

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

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,653 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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CE53 SVT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE53 SVT, 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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What year was CE53 SVT registered?

CE53 SVT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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