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HG53 TWN

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,396 mi
Last recorded124,396 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TWN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,396 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 124,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,968 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 113,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,048 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear lens cracked.

Fail 2 Apr 2016 102,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened top mount bearing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear lens cracked.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,130 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 90,130 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,378 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,819 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,125 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 55,177 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wear in both steering rack, track rods.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,177 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

wear in both steering rack, track rods.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,826 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 45,826 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front tyre pressures low

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,792 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 35,792 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 24,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,646 miles

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

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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HG53 TWN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG53 TWN, 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 HG53 TWN registered?

HG53 TWN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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