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HG03 GDU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,821 mi
Last recorded120,821 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 120,821 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 120,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 120,701 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 120,701 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 120,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 120,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,845 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 119,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,335 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 117,320 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 112,072 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,123 miles

serv lamp illuminated

small free play in offside inner steering rack ball joint

small freeplay in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 31 May 2011 92,378 miles

both front wipers poor wipe quality

Fail 21 May 2011 92,058 miles

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

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

both front wipers poor wipe quality

Pass 22 May 2010 85,808 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre tread uneven tread/ flat spot

offside steering rack inner joint very slight freeplay.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,383 miles

offside rear tyre flat spot on tread

Fail 29 May 2009 79,344 miles

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

offside rear tyre flat spot on tread

Pass 17 May 2008 71,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 48,283 miles

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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 GDU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GDU, 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 HG03 GDU registered?

HG03 GDU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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