MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear brake performance low
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Drop link is bent
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount excessive play. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Drop link is bent
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Lower engine mount - bush worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine mounting bush worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front wipers split on ends,
o/s/r tyre very slightly perished on i/s wall
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
slight distortion to nearside rear tyre
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HW53 DXV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 HW53 DXV, 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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HW53 DXV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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