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LR53 ZXV

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,149 mi
Last recorded125,149 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ZXV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 125,149 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 125,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,152 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2014 119,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2012
Fail 1 Nov 2012

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

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

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

engine flatters when throttle pressed on high revs--

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,838 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 61,838 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake discs wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2010
Fail 11 Oct 2010

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,639 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,215 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 ZXV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZXV, 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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What year was LR53 ZXV registered?

LR53 ZXV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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