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LB53 GKU

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,524 mi
Last recorded106,524 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 GKU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,524 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 160,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 154,404 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 154,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 149,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 144,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 136,219 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 128,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 117,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 105,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 100,086 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 94,337 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2008 90,414 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

n/s washer part blocked

nails n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2007 82,380 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 GKU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GKU, 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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What year was LB53 GKU registered?

LB53 GKU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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