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MA03 FFR

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

231,773 mi
Last recorded231,773 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 FFR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 231,773 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has slight corrosion on sills, under body, chassis and wheel arches

Pass 23 Dec 2020 229,928 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe bracket snapped ,still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lamp lense cracked/damaged but ok

Nearside Rear Reverse light unit broken , non testable item

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills corroding but not excessive ,both sides at rear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 229,928 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to alternator belt damaged and possible risk of engine damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe bracket snapped ,still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lamp lense cracked/damaged but ok

Nearside Rear Reverse light unit broken , non testable item

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills corroding but not excessive ,both sides at rear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 218,982 miles

Nearside Rear lights broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2019 218,982 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached bearing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached bearing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lights broken

Nearside Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 215,525 miles

Nearside Rear light broken

Nearside Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 212,400 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear light broken

Nearside Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 201,007 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 201,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 190,108 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 190,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 185,436 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 185,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 182,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 182,418 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 175,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 167,722 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 167,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

front brake disc wear on limit

Pass 18 Apr 2011 162,612 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 162,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

steering rack play

Fail 28 Apr 2010 154,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 154,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2009 149,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 149,450 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 143,806 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 143,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 127,765 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 127,765 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 108,849 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 108,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn

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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MA03 FFR is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 MA03 FFR, 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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MA03 FFR is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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