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LB53 VZY

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,912 mi
Last recorded148,912 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 148,912 miles

anti roll bar links worn

grease around nearside cv boot

nearside front shocker damp

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in offside track rod end

tyres worn

washers weak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 129,469 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s track rod end worn

slight play osf lower ball joint

washers poor

Fail 20 Jun 2013 129,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s track rod end worn

slight play osf lower ball joint

washers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 78,203 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight wear steering rack

wear front discs

Fail 28 Jun 2011 78,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight wear steering rack

wear front discs

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,396 miles

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2010 67,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2008 44,555 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,555 miles

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 3 Mar 2007 28,915 miles

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

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

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 VZY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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