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LV03 GOE

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,355 mi
Last recorded171,355 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 GOE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 171,355 miles

advise windscreen clean from inside

both front shocks leaking

brake anti slip mat worn

ewl on

various minor oil leaks

wear in inner n/s/f anti roll bar bush, slight play in link

wear in steering rack

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Aug 2015 167,926 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

N/S/F AND O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

N/S/F TYRE CUT TO CORD ON SIDEWALL BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF 25mm AND IS WORN LOW ON TREAD

N/S/R TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR AND IS GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON EDGE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front TYRE CUT TO CORD ON SIDEWALL NOT IN EXCESS OF 25MM AND TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Nearside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON EDGE AND HAS UNEVEN WEAR

REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES HEAVILY CORRODED O/S/R WORST

REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES HEAVILY CORRODED O/S/R WORST

WIPERS SMEAR

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f outer door trim fell off, placed in cab

wipers smear

Fail 15 Aug 2015 167,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

N/S/F TYRE CUT TO CORD ON SIDEWALL BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF 25mm AND IS WORN LOW ON TREAD

N/S/R TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR AND IS GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON EDGE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES HEAVILY CORRODED O/S/R WORST

WIPERS SMEAR

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f outer door trim fell off, placed in cab

Pass 15 Aug 2014 166,033 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

foot brake anti-slip pad badly worn advise replacement

minor play in front antiroll bar droplink ball joints

n/s/r tyre wearing badly on outer edge and minor distortion in tread area

Fail 13 Aug 2014 166,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

foot brake anti-slip pad badly worn advise replacement

n/s/f drive shaft sercuring nut POSSIBLY loose causing excess movement of wheel beaing /hub

n/s/r tyre wearing badly on outer edge and minor distortion in tread area

Pass 7 Aug 2013 163,780 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 163,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 161,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 155,037 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 155,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 148,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2009 145,316 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 145,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 119,769 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 15 Feb 2007 91,067 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,384 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 74,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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LV03 GOE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LV03 GOE, 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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LV03 GOE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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