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EJ53 NHE

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,611 mi
Last recorded165,611 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NHE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 165,611 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 165,611 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 162,843 miles

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 ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 156,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 149,741 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 149,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 144,962 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 144,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 132,435 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 132,435 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 122,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 122,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 113,807 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 113,794 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 105,792 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 105,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 98,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 98,605 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 151,540 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 117,185 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 117,185 miles

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?

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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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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