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FP03 PXJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,659 mi
Last recorded99,659 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 PXJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,659 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 99,659 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 99,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 97,097 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 92,559 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,390 miles

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

play in front inner tie rods

Fail 28 Mar 2018 89,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

play in front inner tie rods

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,351 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 83,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a significant oil leak steering rack input pipes leaking (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 78,611 miles

EML light on

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

residue found on power steering rack

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,719 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,719 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 64,447 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine check light

Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,067 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 58,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,054 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 54,054 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,351 miles

screen has a bad crack on nearside

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,636 miles

windscrean cracked on nearside but not in sweapt area

Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,949 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 35,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,538 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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FP03 PXJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FP03 PXJ, 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 FP03 PXJ registered?

FP03 PXJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is FP03 PXJ safe to buy?

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