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DK03 XFU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,671 mi
Last recorded234,671 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XFU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 234,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 195,700 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 195,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 167,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 146,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 128,616 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 128,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 109,432 miles

air bag light on

brake pedal ant-slip rubber worn

corroded brake pipe into load sensing valve

n/s ball joint slight play

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r bumper damaged and quarter bumper

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 27 Apr 2010 109,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn

brake pedal anti-slip rubber missing

air bag light on

corroded brake pipe into load sensing valve

engine management light on

judder o/s/f brake

n/s ball joint slight play

n/s mirror damaged

n/s windscreen cracked

n/s/r bumper damaged and quarter bumper

rear bumper and quarter bumper damaged

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 1 May 2009 90,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 May 2009 90,489 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,434 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

cracking to o/s/r tyre outer wall

front wipers split

Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,394 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 58,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,017 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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DK03 XFU 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 66.7%.

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 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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

DK03 XFU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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