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FD53 ZPB

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,221 mi
Last recorded162,221 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ZPB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 162,221 miles

engine "flat" and appears to have electical fault

Fail 16 Feb 2012 152,421 miles

Fitted power steering Belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Replaced blown bulbs

Replaced n/side lower swivel joint

Pass 16 Feb 2012 152,421 miles

Fitted power steering Belt

Replaced blown bulbs

Replaced n/side lower swivel joint

Pass 31 Mar 2011 147,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 147,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 140,705 miles

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

engine oil leaks

nearside rack end slight play

nearside rear light lens cracked

spare wheel missing/spare wheel carrier broken

Pass 2 Apr 2009 105,263 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 105,251 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coolant radiator stone damaged

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,080 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,850 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 ZPB is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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