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LB53 BFM

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,750 mi
Last recorded102,750 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 102,750 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured fading (1.1.A.3e)

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

glow plug light on

Fail 16 Jan 2016 102,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured fading (1.1.A.3e)

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

glow plug light on

Fail 14 Nov 2015 102,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,462 miles

Spare tyre defective

all brake discs in very poor condition,worn, lipped and corroded

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

non standard road wheels fitted

offside rear brake binding

Fail 17 Oct 2013 87,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

all brake discs in very poor condition,worn, lipped and corroded

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

non standard road wheels fitted

offside rear brake binding

Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,793 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,176 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,270 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 65,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,829 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 48,678 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 48,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,046 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight play in steering

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 BFM is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White 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 LB53 BFM, 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 BFM is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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