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FT53 BNV

2004 Nissan Primastar

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,575 mi
Last recorded115,575 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BNV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,575 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,869 miles

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)

chunk missing out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall,but no cords or ply visible at time of test.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,580 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,522 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,073 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 54,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,811 miles

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

advise cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

advise play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2008 42,763 miles

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

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

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

advise cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Dec 2006 33,661 miles

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

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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FT53 BNV is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FT53 BNV, 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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FT53 BNV is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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