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LC53 RCX

2003 Nissan Primastar

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,863 mi
Last recorded47,863 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 RCX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 47,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,109 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 44,851 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,227 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,442 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 40,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,325 miles

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

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

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

both windscreen wiper blades slightly split

Pass 3 Oct 2015 37,713 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2014 35,340 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light not working

offside front + rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front + rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,688 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2011 29,898 miles

rear brake pads to be checked

Fail 7 Oct 2011 29,787 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

rear brake pads to be checked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,112 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,094 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,201 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,861 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,105 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 RCX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

LC53 RCX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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