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FA03 TXT

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

215,001 mi
Last recorded215,001 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 TXT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 215,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

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

front jacking points very corroded

front tyres worn very low on inside edges

Pass 2 Jan 2021 211,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 204,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 196,717 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 196,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (3.5.1i)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 13 Jan 2017 194,006 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 182,813 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 174,405 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 166,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 155,683 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 145,904 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake discs scored,rusted and slightly warped

slight play on steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Jan 2011 131,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 117,720 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 104,656 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 104,656 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 82,151 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,753 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 TXT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FA03 TXT, 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 FA03 TXT registered?

FA03 TXT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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