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LC03 FXZ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,464 mi
Last recorded181,464 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FXZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 181,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre appears out of shape

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

Nearside washer weak

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn through

Fail 1 Jun 2017 181,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre appears out of shape

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

Nearside washer weak

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn through

Pass 4 Jun 2016 151,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2016 151,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2015 130,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 130,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2014 119,775 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 119,774 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 119,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 5 May 2012 114,047 miles

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

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

high level stop light not working

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2011 106,327 miles

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight movement n/s/f track rod end

Pass 7 May 2010 99,743 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)

air bag light on

front discs slightly lipped

slight movement o/s/f track rod end

Pass 12 May 2009 93,055 miles

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2008 83,782 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2007 73,268 miles

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

slight movement steering rack

Pass 24 May 2006 61,803 miles

slight movement steering

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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LC03 FXZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC03 FXZ, 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 LC03 FXZ registered?

LC03 FXZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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