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HY53 UAU

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

176,741 mi
Last recorded176,741 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UAU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 176,741 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 176,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 153,147 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 153,147 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 146,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 137,414 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 137,414 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Center stop light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2010 134,783 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 134,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 117,342 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 117,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 103,202 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 103,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 91,514 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 91,514 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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HY53 UAU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HY53 UAU, 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 HY53 UAU registered?

HY53 UAU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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