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ET52 KKJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,291 mi
Last recorded154,291 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 KKJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 154,291 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 146,837 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 146,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 137,015 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 136,908 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,346 miles

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

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

offside sunvisor drops down

Fail 20 Feb 2014 120,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

offside sunvisor drops down

Pass 9 Feb 2013 101,944 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Drtivers side wiper blade slightly smearing.

Hazard warning lights cause slight dimming of side lights.

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,079 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 78,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,115 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 65,113 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,680 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 26,739 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 26,716 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ET52 KKJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ET52 KKJ, 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 ET52 KKJ registered?

ET52 KKJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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