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DE53 LUH

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

190,380 mi
Last recorded190,380 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LUH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 190,380 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 186,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 180,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 176,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point slight corrosion

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

Pass 15 May 2019 173,815 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 173,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 166,957 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 155,717 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded in holes

Both rear tyres showing signs perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 145,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

rear brake back plates corroding away

Fail 13 Jun 2016 145,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

rear brake back plates corroding away

Pass 23 Jun 2015 136,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s steering rack tie rod joint slight play

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2015 136,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s steering rack tie rod joint slight play

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2014 127,562 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 127,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 118,552 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 118,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 108,657 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 108,643 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2011 95,083 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 95,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,135 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 85,135 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,775 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 77,775 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,556 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 68,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,480 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 LUH is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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