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KC53 PLJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,458 mi
Last recorded111,458 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 PLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 111,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre is starting to perish, nearside rear

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,370 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 98,718 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,211 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,112 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 70,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,620 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 62,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,270 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 55,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,148 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,671 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 304,110 miles

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

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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KC53 PLJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KC53 PLJ, 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 KC53 PLJ registered?

KC53 PLJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is KC53 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC53 PLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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