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LD53 OSA

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,375 mi
Last recorded118,375 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 OSA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 118,375 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,466 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 115,410 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Leaking grease in area of brake (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 105,246 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 105,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,002 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

slighy play at both sides steering arms

Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid driver side blocked (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

slighy play at both sides steering arms

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 84,830 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 69,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,554 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 53,554 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,056 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 45,760 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 45,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 34,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,248 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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LD53 OSA is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LD53 OSA, 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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LD53 OSA is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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