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DC03 YFD

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,936 mi
Last recorded74,936 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YFD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 74,936 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 74,936 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort No brake effort, check cable and calliper (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Low braking effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 66,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 57,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small cracks n/s+o/s rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2014 47,288 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 41,062 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 30,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 25,679 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 99,065 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 21,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 12,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 8,813 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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DC03 YFD is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC03 YFD, 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 DC03 YFD registered?

DC03 YFD is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is DC03 YFD safe to buy?

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