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LC53 NKZ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,577 mi
Last recorded104,577 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 NKZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre stop light not working at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2015 104,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre stop light not working at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,409 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre stop light not working at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2013 93,409 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre stop light not working at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2012 81,010 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,010 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,240 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,808 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear registration plate slight obscured

Fail 27 Oct 2010 55,808 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate slight obscured

Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,721 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 37,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,042 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 NKZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LC53 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

LC53 NKZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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