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DF53 NZZ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,788 mi
Last recorded163,788 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 NZZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 163,788 miles

Play in both steering arms

Rear back plates rusty

injector seal leaking

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jan 2016 157,394 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape and close to the limit

Play in both steering tie bar inner joints

Rear brake back plates very rusty

Windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Jan 2016 157,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape and close to the limit

Play in both steering tie bar inner joints

Rear brake back plates very rusty

Windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Jan 2015 151,171 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 145,712 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 141,221 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 141,218 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 137,150 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 132,633 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 132,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 127,798 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 122,386 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 122,386 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 116,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear n/s lens cover damaged. slight play in o/sn/s rack arms

several chips in windscreen. all steering and suspension busshes starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Dec 2007 116,582 miles

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

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

rear n/s lens cover damaged. slight play in o/sn/s rack arms

several chips in windscreen. all steering and suspension busshes starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Dec 2006 85,366 miles

slight play inrack ends †hole in nsr light cover †

Fail 15 Dec 2006 85,366 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight play inrack ends †hole in nsr light cover †

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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DF53 NZZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DF53 NZZ, 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 DF53 NZZ registered?

DF53 NZZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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