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EN53 VZV

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,862 mi
Last recorded188,862 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VZV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 188,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 172,850 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 142,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 114,027 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,039 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,669 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,837 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 42,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,583 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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EN53 VZV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EN53 VZV, 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 EN53 VZV?

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What year was EN53 VZV registered?

EN53 VZV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is EN53 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 VZV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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