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FP54 XLD

2004 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

149,094 mi
Last recorded149,094 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 XLD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 149,094 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 149,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 140,195 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 140,175 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pads extremely worn (1.2.1 (g))

Central Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding (6.2.3 (a))

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

Body component likely to become detached drivers door trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 134,904 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s/r light lens cracked, not showing white light.

Fail 26 Jun 2024 134,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s/r light lens cracked, not showing white light.

Pass 6 Apr 2023 125,745 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 125,745 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 124,805 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 124,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 123,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 122,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,689 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 119,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,737 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 116,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 112,093 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 107,274 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 107,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 95,036 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 95,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 89,593 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,593 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,900 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 75,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,156 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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FP54 XLD is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 XLD, 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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What year was FP54 XLD registered?

FP54 XLD is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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