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GL03 LSJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

175,565 mi
Last recorded175,565 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 LSJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 175,565 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 173,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged parking brake cable outer sleeve has been making contact (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit on outer tread and outer sidewall of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake cable outer sleeve deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside inner tie rod ball joint contains slight play

Offside parking brake lever sticking advise attention

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area slight lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded and deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

noise from front suspension when carrying out lock to lock check suspected McPherson mount bush areas

Pass 27 Sep 2018 166,542 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake cables in poor condition

parking brake performance recorded at 18%

Fail 27 Sep 2018 166,542 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake cables in poor condition

parking brake performance recorded at 18%

Pass 4 Oct 2017 162,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

play evident in nearside and offside inner steering arm ball joints

Fail 4 Oct 2017 162,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

play evident in nearside and offside inner steering arm ball joints

Pass 7 Oct 2016 151,730 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2016 151,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2015 143,410 miles

both windscreen wipers borderline pass

high level brakelight in-op

n/s/r tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

oil temp not measured due to dipstick being part of oil filler cap

play in inner steering joints

Fail 23 Sep 2015 143,408 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both windscreen wipers borderline pass

high level brakelight in-op

n/s/r tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

oil temp not measured due to dipstick being part of oil filler cap

play in inner steering joints

Pass 13 Sep 2014 137,596 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 137,594 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 129,552 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 129,540 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,821 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 118,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 109,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 95,576 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 95,576 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 85,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 59,751 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 59,561 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,624 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 44,624 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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GL03 LSJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 GL03 LSJ, 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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GL03 LSJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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