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LC53 CGE

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,090 mi
Last recorded87,090 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CGE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,090 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 83,392 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,149 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,936 miles

Engine cover and under try fitted obstruct view

Off side front tyre getting low on tread

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 75,936 miles

Engine cover and under try fitted obstruct view

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Off side front tyre getting low on tread

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,206 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,954 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,881 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,880 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,606 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,718 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,520 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,565 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,861 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,809 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 20,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LC53 CGE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC53 CGE, 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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LC53 CGE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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