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EJ53 ZWB

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,413 mi
Last recorded169,413 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 169,413 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 169,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 164,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 157,648 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 150,491 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component PAS Pump/ pipe (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 150,491 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component PAS Pump/ pipe (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 148,095 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 148,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 140,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 134,135 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 121,105 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 121,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 106,214 miles

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

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 86,558 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 86,557 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,831 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 52,078 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,353 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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EJ53 ZWB is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ53 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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