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LB53 THF

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,882 mi
Last recorded221,882 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 221,882 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 209,177 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2025 209,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2024 193,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 192,918 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 180,856 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 180,856 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 159,660 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 144,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 144,920 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 128,759 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,433 miles

Coolant leak Signs of on both ends of radiator ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,159 miles

Coolant leak slight from both bottom corners of rad ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 90,665 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,873 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,873 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,037 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 88,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 85,218 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 85,216 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 81,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,437 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,121 miles

Near side C.V.gaiter split.

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,982 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,854 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 64,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 49,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 THF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 THF, 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 THF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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