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EN52 VHG

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,983 mi
Last recorded161,983 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VHG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 161,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 3 Dec 2024 155,146 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2024 155,146 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 145,301 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 134,734 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 133,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 133,097 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 130,609 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,608 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 129,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 126,092 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 126,059 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 123,033 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,734 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 120,734 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall deteriorated (cracked to cords) (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 118,553 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,564 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 113,253 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 110,054 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 110,017 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,072 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,844 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 98,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 98,278 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,117 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,816 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slite play

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 VHG is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

EN52 VHG is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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