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HN53 LJX

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,353 mi
Last recorded163,353 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 LJX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 163,353 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Nov 2015 163,351 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Nov 2014 130,911 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 130,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,776 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 99,776 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 86,259 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 86,203 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,323 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 73,323 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,546 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,731 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 46,730 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HN53 LJX 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 62.5%.

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 HN53 LJX, 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 HN53 LJX registered?

HN53 LJX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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