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GU53 VJX

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,242 mi
Last recorded104,242 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 VJX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,242 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,720 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 103,720 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,615 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 102,615 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,442 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 98,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,876 miles

engine cradle mount worn

front brake hoses slightly rubbing hub

Fail 24 Aug 2017 88,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cradle mount worn

front brake hoses slightly rubbing hub

Pass 13 Aug 2016 84,957 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 84,761 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,439 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 75,545 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 69,211 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 59,834 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 59,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 49,574 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm.

wears on edge of nearside front tyre.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,455 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,553 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VJX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GU53 VJX, 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 GU53 VJX registered?

GU53 VJX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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