MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded both from rear flex to comp , both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded from offside & nearside rear flex to comp valve (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside from comp to front (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded from offside & nearside rear flex to comp valve (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside from comp to front (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front has damage to outer sidewall
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Powersteering pipe secure but not in its clips
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both front tyres have nails in centre of tread
Both steering inner tie rods have slight play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front has damage to outer sidewall
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Powersteering pipe secure but not in its clips
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Spare tyre defective
both front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ53 NHE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EJ53 NHE, 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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EJ53 NHE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 23 November 2003.
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