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DE53 LFL

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,112 mi
Last recorded125,112 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LFL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 125,112 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 125,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 125,141 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 117,078 miles

engine lumpy intermittently

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

o/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm

slight damage to both front sills

various minor oil leaks

Fail 5 Feb 2016 117,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front joiner to rear compensate valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine lumpy intermittently

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

o/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm

slight damage to both front sills

various minor oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2014 104,097 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 104,097 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,497 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,951 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 93,951 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,518 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 88,518 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 83,436 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,436 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,254 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,254 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 72,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,985 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 64,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,994 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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DE53 LFL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DE53 LFL, 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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DE53 LFL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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