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LA03 GDX

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,770 mi
Last recorded102,770 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 GDX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 102,770 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 102,764 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,008 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,493 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 92,493 miles

Nearside Front 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 serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2012 89,287 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,107 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 69,107 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 61,585 miles

Front Brake Balance Poor

N/S/R Lamp-Outer Lens Damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Number Plate Discoloured--Only Just Acceptable--Recommend Replacement

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sharp Edge On Drivers Door Mirror Repaired With Tape

Slight Play In O/S Steering Rack End Joint

Slight Play O/S/R Wheel Bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2009 61,585 miles

Front Brake Balance Poor

N/S/R Lamp-Outer Lens Damaged

Rear Number Plate Discoloured--Only Just Acceptable--Recommend Replacement

Sharp Edge On Drivers Door Mirror Repaired With Tape

Slight Play In O/S Steering Rack End Joint

Slight Play O/S/R Wheel Bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,742 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 51,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,607 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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LA03 GDX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LA03 GDX, 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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LA03 GDX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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