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DG54 BGF

2004 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

85,242 mi
Last recorded85,242 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 BGF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 85,242 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 82,692 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 82,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 56,708 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 56,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,621 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 55,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,358 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 54,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,600 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 52,600 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 50,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,030 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 46,030 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,349 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 43,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault connection (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,838 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,041 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 38,012 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,538 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,643 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 28,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,318 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 16,318 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DG54 BGF is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DG54 BGF, 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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DG54 BGF is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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