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LA52 FDJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 FDJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 128,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 125,743 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 121,151 miles

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

Offside and nearside front wheel has small free play.

Offside rear lamp has small crack.

Oil leak under engine.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2018 118,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2016 114,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2014 112,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 109,670 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 109,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant level low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,381 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake warning light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2011 104,475 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,831 miles

All brake discs corroded and worn.

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 78,932 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,069 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 65,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,277 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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LA52 FDJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LA52 FDJ, 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 LA52 FDJ registered?

LA52 FDJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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