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KN53 MVF

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

203,817 mi
Last recorded203,817 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 MVF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 203,817 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both side jacking points corroded

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Jan 2025 200,892 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 198,403 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv boot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 194,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 186,921 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 178,475 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 168,891 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 157,306 miles

small welding repair to N/S/F jack point covered using under seal

Fail 9 Jan 2019 157,306 miles

Coil spring with an unsafe modification n/s/r spring incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 146,718 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 135,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 135,670 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 117,021 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 104,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,437 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 93,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 81,423 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 81,423 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,406 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,995 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 57,995 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,186 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 48,092 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,015 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,014 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,261 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

slight oil leak around n/s/f inner driveshaft boot

Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,061 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KN53 MVF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KN53 MVF, 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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KN53 MVF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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