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EX53 HWR

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,641 mi
Last recorded95,641 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HWR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 95,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 95,611 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 92,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 91,895 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 88,765 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,882 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,535 miles

glow plug light is on

rear number plate is fading

rear outer door handle is damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2015 77,295 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

glow plug light is on

nearside front bottom ball joint is worn and has play

offside front washer jet is weak

rear number plate is fading

rear outer door handle is damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2014 73,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside and offside front inner rack joint have sight play

nearside front tyre wearing outter tread sightly

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,123 miles

nearside and offside front inner rack joint have sight play

nearside front tyre wearing outter tread sightly

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,150 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 66,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,457 miles

slight inner rack play both sides

Fail 26 Sep 2011 56,933 miles

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

rear number plate fading

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,933 miles

rear number plate fading

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,897 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing and nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

front and rear brake pads wearing low

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,476 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,433 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,444 miles

both inner steering rack joints have slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2007 27,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,287 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,933 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 HWR is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HWR, 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 HWR registered?

EX53 HWR is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is EX53 HWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 HWR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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