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CE53 SWW

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

162,423 mi
Last recorded162,423 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 162,423 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 162,423 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 162,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight lift in both front top strut mountings

Fail 10 Jan 2024 162,200 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight lift in both front top strut mountings

Pass 28 Nov 2022 159,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front has lift in top strut mounting

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

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 24 Nov 2021 155,360 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened has slight lift (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 155,359 miles

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

Nearside 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 Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened has slight lift (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 150,852 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 150,592 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 145,262 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear.

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

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

Nearside reverse light not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 19 Nov 2019 145,256 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear.

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

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

Nearside reverse light not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,620 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,598 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,649 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,350 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,350 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,350 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 101,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,051 miles

Nearside front brake slight bind

Offside rear brake slight bind

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,731 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 87,731 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,898 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 77,895 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,017 miles

brake pedal slip pad worn down on one side

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,791 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 58,664 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,545 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 36,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,887 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,222 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 SWW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 CE53 SWW, 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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CE53 SWW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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