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FM54 DPK

2005 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,203 mi
Last recorded156,203 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 DPK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 156,203 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 152,132 miles

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

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 152,132 miles

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

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 148,754 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 148,752 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 145,074 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 140,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 136,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 129,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 115,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 115,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 105,496 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,496 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,790 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 95,790 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 86,652 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,652 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,347 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,486 miles

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 4 Feb 2008 60,486 miles

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

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

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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FM54 DPK is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 104,791 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 FM54 DPK, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM54 DPK is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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