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DF53 VUM

2004 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

327,284 mi
Last recorded327,284 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VUM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 327,284 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 327,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 314,653 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 314,487 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 305,627 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 305,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 288,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 288,523 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2019 267,348 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage o/s/r

Fail 16 May 2019 267,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage o/s/r

Pass 17 May 2018 255,056 miles

Exhaust Has Gases Leaking

Jacking Points Slightly Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2018 255,043 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust Has Gases Leaking

Jacking Points Slightly Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 244,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 231,131 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 230,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance sharp edges (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 217,046 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 202,969 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 30 May 2014 202,907 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Jun 2013 189,837 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded

high level brake light not working

n/s front tyre perished

Fail 4 Jun 2013 189,794 miles

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

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and rear brake discs badly corroded

high level brake light not working

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 176,973 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs and rear brake discs corroded

front wipers smeary

Fail 13 Jun 2012 176,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs and rear brake discs corroded

front wipers smeary

Pass 8 Jun 2011 163,420 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 163,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 147,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2010 147,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 135,081 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 135,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 124,954 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 124,954 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 110,242 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit 195/65/16c

unable to check under bonnet+front underside properly due to covers

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 VUM is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 108,630 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 VUM, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF53 VUM is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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