CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK52 VHL

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,213 mi
Last recorded184,213 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 VHL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2013 184,213 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2013 184,213 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2012 181,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 169,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 146,187 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 145,372 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 127,293 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 126,917 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 94,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 66,935 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 66,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,855 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 45,855 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly deformed †

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
Full Nissan Primastar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK52 VHL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK52 VHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK52 VHL?

You can check the full history of EK52 VHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK52 VHL registered?

EK52 VHL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is EK52 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 VHL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK52 VHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK52 VHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.