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LS53 BYC

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,120 mi
Last recorded163,120 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 BYC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 163,120 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 156,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 146,257 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 135,684 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 121,072 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,096 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,418 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,613 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,215 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,637 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 36,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,099 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,955 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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LS53 BYC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LS53 BYC, 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 LS53 BYC registered?

LS53 BYC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is LS53 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 BYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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