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KG53 FDE

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,689 mi
Last recorded153,689 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 FDE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 153,689 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable unhooked from adjuster bracket (rear axle)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy suspected O/S/F (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 148,841 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 148,841 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 142,784 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 135,309 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link has play

Fail 28 Feb 2018 135,309 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link has play

Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,183 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 116,166 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,807 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,158 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 97,158 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear wheel binding.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 87,719 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 87,719 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,592 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,293 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,574 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,733 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,715 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,023 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 29,023 miles

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

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

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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KG53 FDE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG53 FDE, 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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KG53 FDE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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