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FD53 KBK

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

423,087 mi
Last recorded423,087 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KBK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 423,087 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 423,087 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 416,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 408,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 399,427 miles

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

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 389,506 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 377,717 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 362,464 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 349,404 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 338,095 miles

front out riggers corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 323,526 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 307,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 290,355 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 290,355 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 270,577 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 270,577 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 247,731 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 222,194 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack ends slight play o/s & n/s

Pass 24 Nov 2009 192,819 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 192,819 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 159,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play steering rack ends o/s & n/s

Pass 18 Dec 2008 159,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering rack ends o/s & n/s

Pass 3 Dec 2007 127,161 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 95,925 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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FD53 KBK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FD53 KBK, 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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FD53 KBK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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