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FA03 HNN

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,699 mi
Last recorded102,699 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HNN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,565 miles

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

rear axle stabilizer bars corroded

towbar corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2022 98,545 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle stabilizer bars corroded

towbar corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 94,611 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 94,606 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,557 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 90,552 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,019 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 86,012 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,210 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 25 Jun 2018 80,206 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,498 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,992 miles

all springs corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

nearside washer poor effort

offside rear brake showing signs of over heating

wipers in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,058 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,051 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,888 miles

front brake pads appear low

front discs worn and corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads appear low

front discs worn and corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,015 miles

front discs poor condition on inner faces

front pads appear low

offside front tyre perished

Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front discs poor condition on inner faces

front pads appear low

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre old and perished

Fail 19 Jun 2012 54,663 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre old and perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,024 miles

front discs worn

front pads appear low

offside bottom ball joint dust cover is split

offside trackrod end ball joint dust cover is split

spare tyre is flat

Fail 17 Jun 2011 50,024 miles

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

front discs worn

front pads appear low

offside bottom ball joint dust cover is split

offside trackrod end ball joint dust cover is split

spare tyre is flat

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,565 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

front brakes holding on

rear fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,565 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

front brakes holding on

rear fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,502 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 38,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,936 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,711 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 24,711 miles

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

n/s washer jet part blocked

Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,600 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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FA03 HNN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FA03 HNN, 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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FA03 HNN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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