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LB03 VZW

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,603 mi
Last recorded120,603 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 VZW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 120,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 116,373 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 116,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 108,658 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 108,658 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,445 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jul 2020 102,390 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,441 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished and below 1.6mm outer edge

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

slight play at steering wheel

steering rack worn

Fail 26 Jun 2019 96,366 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre perished and below 1.6mm outer edge

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,033 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen

steering rack ends worn

Fail 28 Jun 2018 88,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

crack in windscreen

steering rack ends worn

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,832 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes worn

slight wear in rack

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre 2mm

rear brakes worn

steering rack worn

wipers in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre 2mm

rear brakes worn

steering rack worn

wipers in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,514 miles

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

Rear of van ply lined

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,295 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 60,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes near limit

front tyres 2mm outer edge

steering rack worn

Fail 17 Jul 2013 53,043 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) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes near limit

front tyres 2mm outer edge

steering rack worn

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,309 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover noise

slight play in rack

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,626 miles

offside front tyre 2mm

slight play nearside rack

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,375 miles

engine cover noise

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

slight play offside rack

spare tyre below limit

Fail 3 Jul 2009 28,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover noise

front pads and discs worn to limit

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

slight play offside rack

spare tyre below limit

Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,284 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 14,284 miles

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

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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LB03 VZW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 LB03 VZW, 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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LB03 VZW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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