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GM03 YLF

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,716 mi
Last recorded193,716 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YLF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 193,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 189,625 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 185,770 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 176,843 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lowers balljoint covers trapped by poor fitting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine area ()

clutch pedal sticking down,n/s h/lamp bulb taped in/poor pattern,fully laden,refer also prior fail/advise

handbrake cable corroded

hazard switch faulty

n/s/r hub backplate rotted thru

o/s/f belt poor retraction

o/s/f brake bind,fronts imbalance

o/s/r spring coil bound

rack play/oil leak

rear brake pipes coated/greased,unable to assess condition but appear poor@n/s/r+front to rear

screen damaged

upper stoplamp inop

wiper park fault

rear shock absorbers not functioning

Fail 8 Nov 2016 176,709 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect high/no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav screwed to dash (8.3.1e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired operating arm to axle missing (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lowers balljoint covers trapped by poor fitting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine area ()

handbrake cable corroded

hazard switch faulty

n/s/r hub backplate rotted thru

o/s/f belt poor retraction

o/s/f brake bind,fronts imbalance

o/s/r spring coil bound

rack play/oil leak

rear brake pipes coated/greased,unable to assess condition but appear poor@n/s/r+front to rear

screen damage

screen damaged

upper stoplamp inop

wiper park fault

rear footbrake minimal effort,vehicle fully laden

rear shock absorbers not functioning

Pass 11 Nov 2015 170,648 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of n/s centre pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 170,636 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard link rod missing (3.6.E.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 162,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 152,416 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 140,680 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 140,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 128,775 miles

advise front wipers starting to split.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 107,176 miles

centre brake light not working.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 107,176 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

centre brake light not working.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,565 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 89,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 139,208 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 139,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 126,719 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 126,719 miles

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

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

N/s front tyre cut in tread.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s front tyre cut in side wall not showing cords.

Pass 3 May 2007 116,212 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 87,200 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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GM03 YLF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GM03 YLF, 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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GM03 YLF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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