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KP53 OPB

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,319 mi
Last recorded174,319 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 OPB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 174,319 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 164,943 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 164,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 155,420 miles

nearside vehicle slightly damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2016 143,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 143,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 142,547 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front registration slightly damaged

o/s/f+o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 142,546 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front registration slightly damaged

o/s/f+o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 131,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 121,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre inner part slight worn

srs light on

Fail 26 Jan 2013 121,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre inner part slight worn

srs light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 106,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 105,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,785 miles

front number plate damage

Fail 28 Jan 2011 92,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate damage

Fail 29 Dec 2009 80,243 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 80,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 67,952 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,952 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 61,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,915 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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KP53 OPB is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KP53 OPB, 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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KP53 OPB is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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