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FP54 CHK

2004 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

176,201 mi
Last recorded176,201 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 CHK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 176,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 176,201 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking block (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking block (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 176,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 167,689 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 167,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 162,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 158,006 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 152,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 139,516 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 129,992 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front under tray fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2019 129,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,744 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 125,744 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,151 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,187 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 115,110 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only hand brake cable is broken (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,566 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 108,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,498 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,805 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 96,684 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 96,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,897 miles

Both front tyres near limit.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,897 miles

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

Both front tyres near limit.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,145 miles

Play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 81,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,959 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 73,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,375 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 45,370 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

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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FP54 CHK is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 108,630 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 FP54 CHK, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP54 CHK is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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