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HG53 WLC

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

268,501 mi
Last recorded268,501 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 268,501 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 268,501 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 250,288 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 231,132 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 231,132 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns+os (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 217,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 204,119 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 200,937 miles

FUEL BRACKET/HOLDER CORRODED

Pass 25 Nov 2015 193,683 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 183,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

lower engine mounting bush split

Fail 1 Oct 2014 182,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

lower engine mounting bush split

Pass 5 Nov 2013 174,400 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 173,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 155,185 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 155,030 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 136,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 136,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,042 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 119,911 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 103,084 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 103,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 90,078 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 90,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 72,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,745 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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HG53 WLC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

HG53 WLC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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