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EJ04 RGX

2004 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

214,890 mi
Last recorded214,890 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 RGX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 214,890 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 214,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 206,821 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 206,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 194,359 miles

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY LEAKING.

FRONT BOTHSIDES WIPERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT.

FRONT BOTHSIDES WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS MINOR SCRATCHES.

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER SLIGHTLY MISTING OF OIL.

OFFSIDE FRONT TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP OUTER COVER BROKEN.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 194,357 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY LEAKING.

FRONT BOTHSIDES WIPERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT.

FRONT BOTHSIDES WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS MINOR SCRATCHES.

MIDDLE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING.

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER SLIGHTLY MISTING OF OIL.

OFFSIDE FRONT TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP OUTER COVER BROKEN.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 178,613 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear lamp reflector slightly damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2013 178,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear lamp reflector slightly damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2012 162,912 miles

both sides sills damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2012 162,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sides sills damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 147,493 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 147,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 133,200 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate slight damage

Fail 20 Sep 2010 133,138 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,497 miles

offside rear outer lense has damage

Pass 25 Jul 2008 106,885 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 97,625 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 97,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

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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EJ04 RGX is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EJ04 RGX, 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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EJ04 RGX is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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