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LR53 ZXK

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,939 mi
Last recorded120,939 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ZXK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 120,939 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread low - 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

indicators flashing fast

Fail 3 Nov 2021 117,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread low - 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

indicators flashing fast

Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,542 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 113,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 113,537 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails in it ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,708 miles

o/s body work damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2019 109,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s body work damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2018 104,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,279 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside and Offside/ Top Mounting (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread just above the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 98,278 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox Mounting/Marked (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside and Offside/ Top Mounting (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread just above the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,503 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,012 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE NAIL

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake Flexible Hose To Calipers Appears To Be Incorrectly Routed.

Nearside Rear Lamp Lens Damaged

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 77,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Registration Plate Insecure But Unlikely To Fall Off

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake Flexible Hose To Calipers Appears To Be Incorrectly Routed.

Nearside Rear Lamp Lens Damaged

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 68,772 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 68,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,823 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 61,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,473 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,881 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 36,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,708 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 ZXK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LR53 ZXK, 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 ZXK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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