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EX03 VEB

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,032 mi
Last recorded148,032 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 VEB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 148,032 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear brake has slight fluctuation

Pass 10 Apr 2019 143,627 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs corroded and pitted

headlight switch working but inconsistent

Fail 9 Apr 2019 143,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs corroded and pitted

headlight switch working but inconsistent

Pass 27 Feb 2018 136,562 miles

N/S Front tyre very close to limit, advise replace now

N/S rear brake disc in poor condition, has some fluctuation in performance, replacement advised

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2018 136,562 miles

N/S Front tyre very close to limit, advise replace now

N/S rear brake disc in poor condition, has some fluctuation in performance, replacement advised

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate poor light output (1.1.C.1e)

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 132,126 miles

N/S rear brake disc very rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2017 132,126 miles

N/S rear brake disc very rusty

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,704 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 128,704 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Ladders on roof rack insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge has worn to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Light very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 123,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 123,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 113,379 miles

No wheel in spare wheel carrier

Fail 14 Feb 2014 113,379 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Dash infofmation STOP light and engine STOP lights both ON

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

No wheel in spare wheel carrier

Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 105,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 99,096 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,890 miles

front brake discs starting to deteriorate, advise replace next pad change

front reg plate starting to delaminate

rear brake pads worn thin, rear discs in poor condition, replace discs at pad change

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,849 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 82,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,944 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 68,939 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EX03 VEB 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 61.9%.

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 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 EX03 VEB, 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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EX03 VEB is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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