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LS53 GBF

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

222,821 mi
Last recorded222,821 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 GBF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 222,821 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 219,440 miles

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

Front Slight play both steering arms

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot get a clear view on 4 poster too see (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 219,440 miles

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

Front Slight play both steering arms

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot get a clear view on 4 poster too see (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 200,963 miles

cant get a clear view of inner pads

nearside mirror glass taped on rear view addequate

seat squab split

tyre scuffed on sidewall n/s/f

Fail 9 Feb 2015 200,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

cant get a clear view of inner pads

nearside mirror glass taped on rear view addequate

seat squab split

tyre scuffed on sidewall n/s/f

Pass 20 Jan 2014 190,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 190,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 184,883 miles

rear discs corroded and front pads 70% worn

Fail 22 Jan 2013 184,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear discs corroded and front pads 70% worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 162,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 132,578 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Play in both front wheels. Possilbe track rod ends, replace at next service.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 132,578 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in both front wheels. Possilbe track rod ends, replace at next service.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 98,943 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 98,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front tyres worn to 2mm

Front brake pads wearing thin.About 70% worn

rear brake discs corroded

slight play ino/s/f wheel from side to side

Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,172 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play both sides steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,237 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 18,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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 GBF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LS53 GBF, 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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LS53 GBF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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