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EX53 EWP

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,312 mi
Last recorded154,312 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EWP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 154,312 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 153,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 151,993 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 151,964 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 149,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 147,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 143,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 141,640 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 136,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 128,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 113,253 miles

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

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

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

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,785 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,357 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,635 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 39,635 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 30,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,033 miles

unable to open back door

Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,383 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 21,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,765 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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EX53 EWP is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX53 EWP, 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 EX53 EWP registered?

EX53 EWP is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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