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GU53 HDJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

84,630 mi
Last recorded84,630 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HDJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,630 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 84,630 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 84,542 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside top mountings worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Front nearside and offside outriggers holed and corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommend replacement. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes have surface corrosion. Recommend attention. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 83,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside top mountings worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front sill to chassis holed and corroded. recommend attention.

Offside Front sill to chassis holed and corroded. recommend attention.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 77,062 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 77,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 74,215 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 74,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 74,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 70,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front under tray fitted

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 68,780 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,275 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,797 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,117 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 50,869 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 50,866 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,005 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,610 miles

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

o/s/f tyre damaged at side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,800 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 25,159 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,288 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 17,288 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,476 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 11,476 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 6,115 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 6,074 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 53,903 miles

all brake discs surface rust wants using

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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GU53 HDJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 GU53 HDJ, 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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GU53 HDJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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