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HY03 XKE

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,528 mi
Last recorded164,528 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XKE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 164,528 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake reqs attention only 20% reading

Pass 28 Apr 2015 153,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 144,876 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 144,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 142,354 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 142,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 137,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 130,686 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2010 130,686 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Bottom engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 122,238 miles

Both nearside light lenses cracked not showing white light

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

Offside light lense cracked not showing white light

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 121,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Both nearside light lenses cracked not showing white light

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

Offside light lense cracked not showing white light

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 106,759 miles

advice both front tyres close to wear limit

Pass 21 Mar 2007 88,843 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 70,004 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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HY03 XKE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY03 XKE, 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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HY03 XKE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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