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EN03 JGX

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

133,787 mi
Last recorded133,787 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 JGX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 133,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 126,319 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insecure both sides (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion to under-body and suspension components

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 126,319 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insecure both sides (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion to under-body and suspension components

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 122,913 miles

Glow plug light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Load sensing valve bracket rusted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes only just met efficiency requirement

Pass 13 Feb 2023 122,179 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2022 121,297 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 117,658 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 110,445 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,601 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,178 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,037 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,264 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,217 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 43,217 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,826 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,793 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,495 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 17,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 14,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,960 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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EN03 JGX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EN03 JGX, 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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What year was EN03 JGX registered?

EN03 JGX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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