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DG53 LTU

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LTU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 109,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2023 109,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 104,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 101,254 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has excessive play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front steering arm has excessive play

Fail 13 May 2019 101,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front steering arm has excessive play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front steering arm has excessive play

Fail 28 Feb 2019 101,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER WIPER BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTAIN BEARING WORN TO EXCESS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS/JACKING POINT HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened EXCESSIVE CORRODED ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS /JACKING POINT HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened EXCESS CORRODED ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTAIN BEARING WORN WITH SLIGHT PLAY /LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess HANDBRAKE CABLE HEAVILY CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front DOOR WARNING SWITCH FAULTY= LIGHT STAYING ON DASH

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged SEAT BELT BEEN TRAPPED IN DOOR ,SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess HANDBRAKE CABLE HEAVILY CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 98,747 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 98,747 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,907 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,964 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Fail 19 Feb 2016 91,964 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working high level broken and inoperative (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 85,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,488 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,116 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 76,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,843 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 71,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,379 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 49,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,877 miles

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

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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DG53 LTU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DG53 LTU, 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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DG53 LTU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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