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FY53 WLD

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,802 mi
Last recorded244,802 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 WLD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 244,802 miles

advise major oil leak appears to be from the turbo , sufficient oil to carry out smoke test.

advise no high level brake light.

advise osf shocker has slight misting of oil

advise slight free play in both front rack ends.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brakes discs excessively corroded and worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 235,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate damaged

rear park brake cable corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 220,258 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 220,236 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2012 205,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 195,762 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 195,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 183,765 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre run out

Fail 9 Nov 2010 183,765 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre run out

Pass 18 Nov 2009 160,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2009 160,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2008 133,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 107,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear light unit lense cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2006 84,031 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyres flat spots

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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FY53 WLD is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY53 WLD, 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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FY53 WLD is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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