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GF04 TVY

2004 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,035 mi
Last recorded193,035 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 TVY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 193,035 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 193,027 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 180,373 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front driver seat damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 157,124 miles

front pads very low

Fail 16 Feb 2016 157,123 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads very low

Pass 19 Dec 2014 139,934 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 139,934 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 117,324 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 117,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,112 miles

play detected in steering during lock to lock check

Fail 13 Jul 2012 105,110 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

management light on dash

misfire when engine revved

play detected in steering during lock to lock check

Pass 27 May 2011 81,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 68,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 53,962 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 53,960 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 42,801 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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GF04 TVY is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF04 TVY, 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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GF04 TVY is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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