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LD53 GGY

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,855 mi
Last recorded89,855 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 GGY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,611 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,229 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,661 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,666 miles

Offside Front tyre splits on inner sidewall.

cut in nearside front tyre.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 76,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre splits on inner sidewall.

cut in nearside front tyre.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 70,545 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,162 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,162 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,471 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 55,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,005 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,498 miles

high level stop lamp not working

nearside mirror slightly damaged

offside front tyre cut in tread cord not visible attention advised

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,083 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 37,082 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 33,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,346 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,128 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 13,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear fog light lens damaged still showing red light only

Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,630 miles

rear fog light lens damaged still showing red light only

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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LD53 GGY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LD53 GGY, 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 LD53 GGY registered?

LD53 GGY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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