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LB53 THN

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,023 mi
Last recorded155,023 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 155,023 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2022 155,022 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Dec 2020 146,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 141,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 141,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 137,049 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 132,552 miles

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

slight play o/s steering rack shaft

Fail 30 Nov 2017 132,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to core (3.6.B.4d)

Upper Stop lamp not working lense missing (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play o/s steering rack shaft

Pass 30 Nov 2016 128,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 123,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 118,453 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 116,168 miles

front bumper has hole in it

Pass 4 Jan 2013 108,127 miles

both front brakes juddering

offside engine mounting perished

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2013 108,127 miles

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

both front brakes juddering

offside engine mounting perished

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,959 miles

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

engine top cover insecure

offside rear brakes squeaking

play in offside track rod end

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2010 85,174 miles

15% front brake imbalance

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs and pads worn

nearside front lower ball joint worn

plastic engine cover insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2010 85,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

15% front brake imbalance

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs and pads worn

nearside front lower ball joint worn

plastic engine cover insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2009 73,644 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Dec 2009 73,644 miles

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

gearbox earth strap in poor condition

nearside rear moulding missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,562 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Dec 2008 52,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,721 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 50,718 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,084 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 39,084 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 THN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 THN, 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 THN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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