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LB53 BDV

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,302 mi
Last recorded118,302 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 BDV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked

load sense valve bracket rusted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 118,302 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked

load sense valve bracket rusted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 118,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 118,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 118,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads appear worn/wearing thin

Fail 7 Apr 2014 118,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake pads appear worn/wearing thin

offside rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm in places as tyre has uneven wear

Pass 5 Apr 2013 118,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking oil

Fail 4 Apr 2013 118,302 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking oil

Pass 5 Apr 2012 116,057 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 113,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 105,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,766 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,509 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 79,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 73,731 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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LB53 BDV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LB53 BDV, 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 BDV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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