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HG03 GCZ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,967 mi
Last recorded141,967 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 GCZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 141,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 141,967 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve inadequately mounted (1.1.7 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 139,687 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2025 139,687 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 135,695 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 135,695 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 132,365 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

anti slip missing on clutch pedal

Fail 17 Mar 2023 132,365 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

anti slip missing on clutch pedal

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 127,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 127,606 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,304 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 119,081 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 119,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 114,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,175 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 108,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,276 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,640 miles

advise play ns os front rack ends

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,290 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,314 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 53,291 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,291 miles

front discs worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,203 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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HG03 GCZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG03 GCZ, 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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HG03 GCZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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