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FP53 VKA

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,060 mi
Last recorded156,060 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VKA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 156,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 152,707 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 148,181 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 148,181 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 143,388 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 142,279 miles

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 142,279 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 138,950 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 136,106 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 130,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 126,111 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 126,109 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 121,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,984 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 114,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,951 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 108,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,932 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,671 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,267 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,151 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 85,121 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,175 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 71,966 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,475 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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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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