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LC03 TJY

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

240,397 mi
Last recorded240,397 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 240,397 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 240,397 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 240,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leans broken

Pass 8 Jun 2016 237,982 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 231,070 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 229,517 miles

Near side front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 229,517 miles

Near side front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 229,381 miles

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

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged.(Advise replace)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 229,381 miles

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

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged.(Advise replace)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 May 2012 219,836 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 219,836 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 207,804 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 207,804 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 190,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 174,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 145,602 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 145,602 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/R tyre has a flat spot.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 113,465 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 80,488 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 TJY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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