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LC03 FZP

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,142 mi
Last recorded178,142 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 178,142 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 167,497 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 160,576 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 160,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 153,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 148,521 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 141,897 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 141,897 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 141,791 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn low. n/s/f o/s/f tie rods worn. oil leak . o/s/f wheel bearing slight wear . n/s/f wheel bearing slight wear

Fail 31 Dec 2010 141,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

bad oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2009 133,002 miles

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

advise o/s and n/s steering tie rods have slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2009 133,002 miles

advise o/s and n/s steering tie rods have slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2008 120,031 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 119,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 110,042 miles

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

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

rear number plate dicoloured

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 FZP is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FZP, 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 FZP registered?

LC03 FZP is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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