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LC53 CJY

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,322 mi
Last recorded155,322 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CJY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 155,322 miles

Coolant leak Sign's of weep round coolant radiator ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 155,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak Sign's of weep round coolant radiator ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 161,457 miles

both front tyre edges getting low

n/s front valve stem perishing

n/s rear tyre becoming low

o/s front a/roll link rod gaiter has split

slight play in both front inner steering arms

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 8 Jun 2016 161,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre edges getting low

n/s front valve stem perishing

n/s rear tyre becoming low

o/s front a/roll link rod gaiter has split

slight play in both front inner steering arms

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 13 Jun 2015 154,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 154,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 141,916 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED ....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

MISTING OF OIL AROUND FRONT STRUTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT INNER STEERING ARMS

Pass 15 Jun 2013 116,979 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,042 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 93,042 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,638 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,137 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,021 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate feded

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 CJY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CJY, 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 LC53 CJY registered?

LC53 CJY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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