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EX53 FBL

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,540 mi
Last recorded154,540 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 154,540 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 148,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 148,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 141,660 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 141,660 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 135,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 128,846 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 128,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,386 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 117,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 103,667 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 92,336 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 87,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2009 77,616 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 64,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,752 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 FBL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBL, 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

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What year was EX53 FBL registered?

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

Is EX53 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 FBL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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