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GY53 TYU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

147,995 mi
Last recorded147,995 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 TYU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 147,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 147,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 142,362 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 138,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear at load compensating valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre is getting close to the wear indicators and has perishing/cracking

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 137,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and also getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 136,817 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside getting low - also perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in front of gearbox near radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 136,810 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside getting low - also perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in front of gearbox near radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 135,463 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 134,682 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 132,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded At compensating valve area (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger side loading door does not open

Spare wheel not located in under carriage area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 132,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded At compensating valve area (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger side loading door does not open

Spare wheel not located in under carriage area

engine coolant level is below the minimum mark

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 131,964 miles

Rear valance area behind rear bumper is corroded badly in places.

Spare wheel not present in underside storage area

Fail 3 Mar 2017 131,957 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Base that valve is mounted to is excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid is overfilled

Rear valance area behind rear bumper is corroded badly in places.

Spare wheel not present in underside storage area

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,549 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 127,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 95,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,736 miles

cant see inner brake pad clearly

Fail 26 Jan 2012 87,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cant see inner brake pad clearly

Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,365 miles

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

Spare wheel missing.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 76,365 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,980 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 67,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 62,820 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 50,664 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,664 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,565 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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GY53 TYU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GY53 TYU, 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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GY53 TYU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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