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LR53 HHK

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,488 mi
Last recorded141,488 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 HHK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 141,488 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner steering arm worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,882 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 137,882 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,733 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 129,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,055 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,905 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 119,890 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,435 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 117,430 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 117,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 115,350 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 May 2017 115,330 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear light lens damaged (sharp edges)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,148 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front plate damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2014 95,239 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 95,231 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 76,214 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 76,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 65,974 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 65,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside inner track rod ball joints have some play also,reasessment will be required when outer joints have been replaced.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,848 miles

Slight steering play from both sides

Fail 16 Dec 2008 52,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight steering play from both sides

Pass 8 Dec 2007 46,255 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 36,870 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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LR53 HHK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR53 HHK, 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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LR53 HHK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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