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LC03 FZL

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

187,987 mi
Last recorded187,987 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FZL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 187,987 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 187,968 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 181,661 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 181,661 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 176,823 miles

Brake pedal pad split.

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 176,823 miles

Brake pedal pad split.

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 169,379 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 164,211 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 158,192 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

play in steering rack inner joints both side

under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 151,220 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 151,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 143,801 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 143,801 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 134,645 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 116,916 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 111,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 111,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 106,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 101,009 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 94,556 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 94,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear pads starting to wear.

Steering rack slight play.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 85,756 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 85,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Front disc's slightly lipped.scored.

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid is slightly low.

nearside steering rack play.

offside steering rack slight play.

Pass 11 May 2007 73,020 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 50,100 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 FZL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FZL, 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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LC03 FZL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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