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LM03 VSL

2003 Nissan Primastar

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,674 mi
Last recorded206,674 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VSL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 206,674 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 195,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear light lens damaged but not exposing incorrect colours

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 195,943 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear light lens damaged but not exposing incorrect colours

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 180,982 miles

Rear some inner edge wear on tyres

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

hi level stoplamp not working

Fail 17 Sep 2016 180,982 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary type fitted but broken (7.2.4b)

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

Rear some inner edge wear on tyres

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

hi level stoplamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2015 173,535 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER RACK JOINTS

Pass 12 Sep 2014 166,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear disc dust shields corroded

engine mountings soft

fuel cap is temporary type is sealing ok

n/s lower lense broken

n/s mirror case broken

o/s upper rear lense broken

Fail 11 Sep 2014 166,225 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear disc dust shields corroded

engine mountings soft

fuel cap is temporary type is sealing ok

n/s lower lense broken

n/s mirror case broken

o/s upper rear lense broken

Pass 16 Aug 2013 157,166 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 148,967 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

body damaged areas.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 143,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

power steering belt poor condition

steering rack inner joints sightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2010 137,574 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 137,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 131,512 miles

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

m/s seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 25 Jun 2008 121,009 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 121,009 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 103,770 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 89,310 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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LM03 VSL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM03 VSL, 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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LM03 VSL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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