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GR03 ONL

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,715 mi
Last recorded107,715 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 ONL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,715 miles

n/s/front suspension leg damp

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 1 Jul 2019 107,715 miles

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

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

n/s/front suspension leg damp

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,995 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 101,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,682 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 95,682 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,889 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 89,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,746 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 85,697 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 85,465 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall has deep cut and tread is low 2.00mm

offside rear reverse and fog lamp lens broken

slight play within offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2014 80,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,516 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,765 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 60,765 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,353 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 53,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 42,793 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 42,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,122 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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GR03 ONL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GR03 ONL, 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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What year was GR03 ONL registered?

GR03 ONL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is GR03 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 ONL shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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