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DE53 PBX

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

180,788 mi
Last recorded180,788 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 PBX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 180,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 180,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 179,847 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer tread

Fail 23 Sep 2021 179,832 miles

Brake cable damaged cable snapped on test (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer tread

Pass 23 Sep 2020 178,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 176,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 173,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 170,682 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 167,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 159,698 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 154,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 154,499 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 146,723 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 140,915 miles

Front and rear discs slightly pitted

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 140,915 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Front and rear discs slightly pitted

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 131,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 112,395 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 96,302 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 96,302 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 83,097 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,097 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,394 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 68,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,874 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 PBX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE53 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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