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GJ04 FJY

2004 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,356 mi
Last recorded218,356 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 FJY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 218,356 miles

Front nearside and offside jacking mount area

gearbox oil leak

ignition switch worn

Fail 2 Mar 2021 218,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front nearside and offside jacking mount area

gearbox oil leak

ignition switch worn

wipers poor

Pass 20 Feb 2020 210,449 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 210,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 202,450 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front outriggers corroded

coolant level low

Pass 13 Feb 2018 194,009 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 194,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play and o/s/f inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 188,009 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 188,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 182,738 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 177,078 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r b/bind

screen scored

Fail 24 Mar 2015 177,078 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r b/bind

screen scored

Pass 13 Mar 2014 170,797 miles

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

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

slight play nearside steering arm joint

slight play offside steering arm joint

Pass 13 Mar 2013 162,453 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 162,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 153,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 124,990 miles

emmisions to clean to register

front discs slightly corroded

front wipers slightly smear screen

offside front tyre slightly perrished on outer side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2010 102,112 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 101,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

hand brake cable not fully secure on offside rear

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,559 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 68,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,899 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 50,899 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,049 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 41,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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GJ04 FJY is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ04 FJY, 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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GJ04 FJY is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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