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DG52 ESY

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,231 mi
Last recorded83,231 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ESY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,231 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 83,231 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,848 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 79,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,360 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 77,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,418 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,306 miles

plastic underbody covers fitted. excess luggage/tolls in boot floor area.

spare wheel/tyre has low pressure

Fail 10 Jan 2011 72,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

plastic underbody covers fitted. excess luggage/tolls in boot floor area.

spare wheel/tyre has low pressure

Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside reverse light not working

plastic underbody covers fitted

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

spare tyre under inflated

wipers continue to run for a period of time after switch off

Fail 5 Jan 2010 59,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside reverse light not working

plastic underbody covers fitted

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

spare tyre under inflated

wipers continue to run for a period of time after switch off

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,194 miles

DIFFICULTY TURNING WIPER BLADES OFF

n/s reverse lamp inoperative

steering rack end play

Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

DIFFICULTY TURNING WIPER BLADES OFF

n/s reverse lamp inoperative

steering rack end play

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,378 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 31,718 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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DG52 ESY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG52 ESY, 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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DG52 ESY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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