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GP03 ZGL

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

189,510 mi
Last recorded189,510 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 ZGL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 189,510 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 187,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 183,940 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 177,342 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 170,061 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 169,402 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 169,401 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 155,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 145,024 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 8 May 2018 145,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 133,461 miles

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

outer wall damage to rear tyres

score mark on nearside rear disc

Fail 20 Apr 2017 133,461 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer wall damage to rear tyres

rear discs scored

suspect slight wear to front lower ball joints unable to confirm due to wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 111,604 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus cords showing on outer wall (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,459 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2015 89,231 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2014 67,181 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2014 67,079 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2013 63,189 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slighty pitted

Fail 23 Apr 2013 63,124 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

front brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,089 miles

advise nearside front tyre on legal limits

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,814 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,814 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,155 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,863 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 56,854 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,198 miles

airbag warning light on

both front discs worn

both rear discs corroded and deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,431 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 ZGL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GP03 ZGL, 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 ZGL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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