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MA53 NFF

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,740 mi
Last recorded81,740 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 NFF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 81,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 80,560 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 80,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 79,210 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,956 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 73,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,337 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,584 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,988 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,679 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,245 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 32,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MA53 NFF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MA53 NFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA53 NFF registered?

MA53 NFF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MA53 NFF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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