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LB53 GJO

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,355 mi
Last recorded122,355 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 122,355 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bush casing corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle bush casing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 122,343 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle bush casing corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle bush casing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,111 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 114,616 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 112,750 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,241 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 109,241 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 106,202 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 100,032 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,288 miles

Centre Front Inner Strong odour

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,995 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 90,869 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

small chip in windscreen

wipers leaving lines on screen

Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre has cut in side wall, but cords not exsposed

Fail 16 Feb 2013 82,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs are worn

judder from rear brakes

rear discs are scored and pitted

Fail 14 Jan 2012 68,811 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs are worn

judder from rear brakes

rear discs are scored and pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,108 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut to n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 10 Dec 2010 56,624 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 56,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,065 miles

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

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,196 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,676 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 34,676 miles

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

advise front wiper blades

Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,074 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 GJO is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GJO, 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 GJO is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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