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HD03 ESV

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

187,102 mi
Last recorded187,102 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 ESV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 187,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc backplate badly corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box section corroded within 30cms of front subframe rear mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing split. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underfloor pipe corroded on end by flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 187,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc backplate badly corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box section corroded within 30cms of front subframe rear mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing split. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underfloor pipe corroded on end by flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 187,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 184,609 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 184,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 179,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 179,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 175,151 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 175,151 miles

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

Both inner rack joints have play and n/s track rod end boot poor condition

Front exhaust joint loose at clamp

Pass 6 Dec 2017 171,627 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 171,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 169,004 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 167,863 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 167,863 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 162,745 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 162,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 151,175 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 151,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 135,562 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

offside seatbelt retractor not locking

Fail 18 Oct 2012 135,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

offside seatbelt retractor not locking

Pass 17 Oct 2011 120,865 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)

spare tyre bold and flat

Fail 13 Oct 2011 120,743 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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)

spare tyre bold and flat

Pass 4 May 2011 115,868 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 4 May 2011 115,867 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 106,732 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 92,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 92,649 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 79,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

small marks to rear no plate

Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,456 miles

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

small marks to rear no plate

Pass 2 Jun 2007 66,830 miles

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

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

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

deep cuts in rear tyres

movement in steering rack

washers poor

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,070 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 53,070 miles

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

Nearside 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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HD03 ESV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 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 HD03 ESV, 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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HD03 ESV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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