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DK03 XDX

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,340 mi
Last recorded83,340 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XDX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR BEAM AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 76,891 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,868 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 71,857 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM TO BODY ADVISE ANTI CORROSION TREATMENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,768 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 67,646 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired rod missing (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,375 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 62,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,335 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,415 miles

Nearside inner steering arm slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 60,415 miles

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

Nearside inner steering arm slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,874 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 58,874 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,830 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,249 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,280 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,280 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,456 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 48,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,632 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,399 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 41,591 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 41,591 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wall slight damage

n/s front wheel slight damage

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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DK03 XDX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK03 XDX, 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 DK03 XDX registered?

DK03 XDX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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