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EX53 FBN

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,059 mi
Last recorded177,059 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FBN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 177,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight slightly deteriorated but not effecting light output

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlight slightly deteriorated but not effecting light output

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 168,102 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 168,102 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 162,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 154,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose rubbing on driveshaft, hose not clipped in

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 154,157 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose rubbing on driveshaft, hose not clipped in

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 154,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 134,211 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 134,211 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 120,298 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 120,298 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 103,852 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,601 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 97,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,941 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 91,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 82,594 miles

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

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

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

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 23 Aug 2011 76,906 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,506 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,499 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 36,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 FBN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

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

Is EX53 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 FBN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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