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EK52 VMG

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

234,101 mi
Last recorded234,101 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 VMG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 234,101 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 233,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 233,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 226,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 226,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 218,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 215,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Mar 2021 212,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 209,367 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 204,911 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 204,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 204,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 204,010 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 204,007 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 201,772 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 201,772 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 200,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 200,717 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 193,529 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 193,528 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 186,520 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 175,564 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 175,557 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2011 163,554 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 164,398 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 153,310 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 153,157 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 142,664 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 142,664 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 124,029 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 123,730 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Feb 2007 102,845 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 79,989 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 79,989 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

nail in tyre

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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EK52 VMG is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 VMG, 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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EK52 VMG is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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