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GP03 TYL

2003 Nissan Primastar

Multi-colour Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

121,777 mi
Last recorded121,777 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 TYL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 121,777 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 121,713 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not welded fully small hole next to repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake flexi pipe twisted (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

underside is corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,756 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 119,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 119,300 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,640 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers sun visor insecure

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 118,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers sun visor insecure

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,102 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 115,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,629 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 110,624 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,259 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 106,251 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 101,118 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 101,109 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 96,221 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 89,915 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 89,913 miles

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,882 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 76,870 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 68,628 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 11 May 2011 68,628 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,865 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,091 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,095 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 35,093 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,885 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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GP03 TYL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Multi-colour with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 GP03 TYL, 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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GP03 TYL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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