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ET53 GNU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,726 mi
Last recorded142,726 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 GNU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 142,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 132,188 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 120,174 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 120,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,700 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,546 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,000 miles

front lower bottom ball joints worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,684 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,464 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 55,419 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside tie rod

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,326 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,806 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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ET53 GNU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ET53 GNU, 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 ET53 GNU registered?

ET53 GNU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is ET53 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 GNU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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