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FE53 OPY

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

258,658 mi
Last recorded258,658 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OPY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 258,658 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 258,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 248,596 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

stone chip zone a

Fail 18 Sep 2021 248,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 229,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner outrigger corrosion near excess

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner out rigger corroing near excess

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake travel at handle

Fail 30 Jul 2020 229,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner outrigger corrosion near excess

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner out rigger corroing near excess

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake travel at handle

Pass 1 Apr 2019 217,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 206,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 195,481 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 185,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 174,749 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 182,003 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 171,146 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 171,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 158,569 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 144,096 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 143,951 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 143,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 128,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 128,630 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 115,873 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,933 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 66,395 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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FE53 OPY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FE53 OPY, 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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FE53 OPY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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