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EN52 VCM

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

271,921 mi
Last recorded271,921 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VCM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 271,921 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight damage to front light unit

Surface Corrosion underbody of vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2019 265,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Washer fluid low

Pass 19 Jan 2018 258,731 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 258,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 251,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 244,008 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 233,102 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 225,904 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 225,904 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 219,022 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 211,006 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 204,641 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 187,155 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 187,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 181,126 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 163,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 163,950 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 138,291 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 138,291 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 112,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 112,303 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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EN52 VCM 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 71.4%.

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 EN52 VCM, 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 EN52 VCM registered?

EN52 VCM is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is EN52 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 VCM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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