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HN53 VXJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,480 mi
Last recorded167,480 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 167,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 165,015 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 165,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 162,323 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 159,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 157,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 153,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 153,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 142,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light scoring front discs

light scratching windscreen and small chip

play in both upper strut tops

Pass 29 Mar 2018 131,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear brakes low effort

scratches to windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2017 127,225 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

rear brakes low effort

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 126,959 miles

Both front antiroll bar lonk rod ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Coolant weep from heater pipe bleed cap & radiator

Front brake discs lipped & in poor condition

Front brake pads wearing low

Gear change stiff

Lower engine mount bush deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Nearside wing mirror upper glass missing

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Various oil leaks

Windscreen wipers do not park

Pass 17 Nov 2014 124,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wipers not self parking

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 124,802 miles

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 112,292 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight play in side rack side rods

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

very light surface to front and rear brake discs

very slight play noted to both inner rack joints

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,376 miles

nearside wing mirror top half missing

offside front top mount slight play

oil leak

play noted in both rack ends

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,268 miles

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

no spare wheel

o/s inner rack jount slight play

o/s/f tyre has a cut i inner side wall no cords showing

Fail 1 Nov 2010 89,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

front discs worn and lipped

no spare wheel

o/s inner rack jount slight play

o/s/f tyre has a cut i inner side wall no cords showing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,377 miles

Both front tyres right on minimum legal requirement. - 205/65x16C.

Both washers partially blocked.

N/S/R lamp lens damaged - taped.

Play noted in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,604 miles

Both rear tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls

Front brake discs worn & pads getting low.

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,830 miles

wear noted to front brake discs - lipped.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 49,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear noted to front brake discs - lipped.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,409 miles

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

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

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

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 VXJ 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 76%.

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 HN53 VXJ, 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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HN53 VXJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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