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LC03 FYF

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,489 mi
Last recorded86,489 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,489 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 86,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,683 miles

Rear service brake recording low effort

Fail 14 Nov 2015 80,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear service brake recording low effort

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,956 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,825 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both rear tyres on possible lump on inner wall

advice front tyres on tread getting low

Fail 22 Nov 2013 78,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both rear tyres on possible lump on inner wall

advice front tyres on tread getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both rear tyres on excess cracks yet not deep enough to reach cords

advice front plate on being slightly insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2011 65,326 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,247 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 58,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,252 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 51,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

font registration plate held on by duck tape

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,852 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 26,660 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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LC03 FYF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LC03 FYF, 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 FYF registered?

LC03 FYF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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