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LB53 PWE

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,102 mi
Last recorded164,102 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 164,102 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 163,903 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

rear loading door will not open from the outside

windscreen swept area damaged but not deemed restrictive to drivers view

Fail 10 Jan 2017 163,902 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

front wiper blades not fully secure

rear loading door will not open from the outside

windscreen swept area damaged but not deemed restrictive to drivers view

Pass 17 Nov 2015 160,010 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 160,010 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 153,634 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 153,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 148,166 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 131,615 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 136,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 123,341 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 112,514 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 112,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2008 81,381 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,947 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,054 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 PWE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White 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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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