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LB53 AYP

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,481 mi
Last recorded138,481 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 AYP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 138,481 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 138,481 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 137,085 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 128,308 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 127,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on side wall showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested no brake reading on rear wheels (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 116,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,633 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 94,633 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,707 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front tyres worn low

nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall(deep cracks replacement recomended )

Pass 8 Nov 2011 77,859 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 77,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner rack joints

both number plates

front brake pads

nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,322 miles

both number plates

both rear tyres side walls cracking

front disc need attention very soon

rear disc

rear doors dont open but rear floor can be check by slideing door

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 30 Oct 2010 69,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both number plates

both rear tyres side walls cracking

front disc need attention very soon

rear disc

rear doors dont open but rear floor can be check by slideing door

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,886 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,665 miles

front wipers smeary

glow plug light illuminated

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2007 40,917 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 40,883 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,082 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 31,082 miles

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

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

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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LB53 AYP is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LB53 AYP, 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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LB53 AYP is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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