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LR53 MFJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,063 mi
Last recorded108,063 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 108,063 miles

both front road springs corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges close to limit

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished/outer edge bald .

o/s/f tyre worn

oil residue on engine

rear brake discs corroded

various corrsion to under body

Fail 22 May 2018 108,059 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front road springs corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges close to limit

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished/outer edge bald .

o/s washer jet in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn

oil residue on engine

rear brake discs corroded

various corrsion to under body

Pass 24 May 2017 107,499 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing low (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Both Discs back plates corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under body (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2017 107,492 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing low (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Both Discs back plates corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 106,055 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 106,055 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,530 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,784 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,228 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,862 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s track control arm

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,599 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 44,248 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,141 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 30,135 miles

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

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

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 MFJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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