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HG03 GFU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,125 mi
Last recorded109,125 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,125 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 109,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,027 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 102,027 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,429 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,211 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wipers poor on wipe

Fail 17 Apr 2012 77,852 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wipers poor on wipe

Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,306 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2011 70,306 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,543 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,066 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre ,side wall in poor condition.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,264 miles

rear index plate slightly faded

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,397 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)

rear fog lamp lens cover damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,642 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 36,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GFU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

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

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The MOT history for HG03 GFU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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