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GV53 VWT

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,970 mi
Last recorded153,970 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 VWT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 153,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 244,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 125,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 113,610 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 196,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,073 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 112,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 110,606 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,687 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 106,787 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,677 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 97,513 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 86,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 86,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 82,253 miles

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

advise evidence of monor leaks on engine and gearbox

advise nsr tyre starting to wear low on edges

advise slight play in ns inner steering tie rod

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,253 miles

advise evidence of monor leaks on engine and gearbox

advise nsr tyre starting to wear low on edges

advise slight play in ns inner steering tie rod

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,994 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 72,772 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,042 miles

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

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

brake discs wearing,rear number plate poor condition,slight play in o/s bottom ball joint

Fail 16 Oct 2010 60,676 miles

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

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

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

brake discs wearing,rear number plate poor condition,slight play in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,278 miles

n/s/rear tyre outer side wall deteriated

slight play in both inner track control arms ball joints

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,358 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 39,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,026 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 32,026 miles

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

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

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

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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GV53 VWT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GV53 VWT, 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 GV53 VWT registered?

GV53 VWT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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