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DG03 DTZ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,203 mi
Last recorded120,203 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 DTZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 120,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front discs corroded

Rear discs corroded

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 120,203 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front discs corroded

Rear discs corroded

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 123,929 miles

Nearside Front Slight play steering rack end

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play steering rack end

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,223 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 115,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,548 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 86,666 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 86,660 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,194 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 81,185 miles

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

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

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

Centre seatbelt clasp outer covers missing

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,751 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,953 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,953 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,453 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 41,453 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,842 miles

advise slight fuel leak o/s front engine area

Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,673 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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DG03 DTZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG03 DTZ, 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 DG03 DTZ registered?

DG03 DTZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is DG03 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 DTZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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