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GX53 UZU

2003 Nissan Primastar

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,046 mi
Last recorded177,046 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UZU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 177,046 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 177,044 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 177,044 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 176,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

front foglamps damaged

front tyres 215 rear 205

Fail 20 Apr 2020 176,994 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edge broken (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

front foglamps damaged

front tyres 215 rear 205

Pass 9 Apr 2019 176,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 171,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 171,802 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 156,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f fog light glass

damage to n/s/f n/s/r wheel studs

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2015 156,627 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f fog light glass

damage to n/s/f n/s/r wheel studs

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2013 140,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 140,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 131,297 miles

Air bag warning light indicates malfunction.

Engine MIL light indicates malfunction.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2012 131,297 miles

Air bag warning light indicates malfunction.

Engine MIL light indicates malfunction.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 116,157 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 116,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 103,134 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 24 Dec 2009 89,745 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2009 89,745 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,949 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,385 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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GX53 UZU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GX53 UZU, 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 GX53 UZU registered?

GX53 UZU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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