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GJ04 FKA

2004 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

161,012 mi
Last recorded161,012 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 FKA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 161,012 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 161,012 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 156,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 149,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 143,961 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 137,933 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 131,230 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 131,230 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 127,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 120,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 120,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,124 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 109,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,863 miles

ALL 4 DISKS SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

N/S & O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN

Fail 7 Nov 2016 98,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

ALL 4 DISKS SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

N/S & O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,414 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 90,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,319 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 85,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,759 miles

o/s/f track rod end rubber boot split

slight cut n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 1 Jun 2011 70,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f track rod end rubber boot split

slight cut n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 14 May 2010 62,558 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 62,558 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 55,432 miles

high level stop light not working

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 12 May 2009 55,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,123 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2007 27,783 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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GJ04 FKA is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FKA, 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 FKA is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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