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GF53 DLJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,076 mi
Last recorded171,076 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 DLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 171,076 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 165,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 153,366 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 139,845 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 128,110 miles

nearside front brake hose is twisted

pin hole in nearside front outter drive shaft gater

windscreen washer performance is poor

Fail 10 Aug 2013 128,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

bad oil leak

nearside front brake hose is twisted

oil on nearside rear tyre

pin hole in nearside front drive shaft gater

windscreen washer perforance is poor

Pass 27 Jul 2012 117,239 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 110,852 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 110,852 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise n/s rear reveres light unit

advise on n/s front tyre condition pluss nail in tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,137 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 79,780 miles

n\s\f tyre starting to wear unevenly on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2009 79,706 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

n\s\f tyre starting to wear unevenly on outer edge

n\s\r damage and rear lamp cluster broken and plastic trim

Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,058 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 64,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,915 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 41,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GF53 DLJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,809cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF53 DLJ, 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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What year was GF53 DLJ registered?

GF53 DLJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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