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LC53 CGY

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,225 mi
Last recorded155,225 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CGY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 155,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 150,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 148,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2019 146,038 miles

Front shocks have slight misting of oil

Nearside Front Wheel bearin has slight play

Slight corrosion showing on all steel brake pipes

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2018 143,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 141,627 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,198 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 135,184 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 134,360 miles

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

wear i inner rack joints

Fail 9 Nov 2015 134,312 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

wear i inner rack joints

Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,846 miles

rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 124,846 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

door mirror glasses in poor condition.

hand brake performance 50% imbalance.

off side rear lense broken ,no affecting light output,and colour.

tyres worn close to limit ,worn on edges.

wiper blades in poor condition

spare wheel carrier has securing bolt missing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

door mirror glasses in poor condition.

hand brake performance 50% imbalance.

off side rear lense broken ,no affecting light output,and colour.

tyres worn close to limit ,worn on edges.

wiper blades in poor condition

spare wheel carrier has securing bolt missing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,074 miles

Airbag light on,indicating system fault.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 107,094 miles

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

Airbag light on,indicating system fault.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,860 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 92,841 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Oct 2010 77,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,175 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 63,045 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,626 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,456 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 48,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to open bonnet

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,791 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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LC53 CGY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LC53 CGY, 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 CGY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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