MOT Status
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156,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS CORRODED AND BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE AND LOOKING CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
UNDER BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND COMPONENTS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged come out of frame (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just in limits on day of inspection (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just in limits on day of inspection (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged come out of frame (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just in limits on day of inspection (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin note unable to inspect inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just in limits on day of inspection (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted loose and catching front suspension unit (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight play / wear in the nearside and offside steering arms
Both rear wiper blades split
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From comp valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear wiper blades split
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight rumble
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?
Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP53 VKA is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 FP53 VKA, 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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FP53 VKA is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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