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MD03 DXC

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,377 mi
Last recorded201,377 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 DXC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 201,377 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 201,377 miles

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 191,318 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 191,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 178,993 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Jul 2014 168,093 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 168,093 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 151,413 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 151,412 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 132,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs wearing thin?

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Stop lamp on rear door not working?

Pass 13 Jul 2011 120,057 miles

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

bonnet stay retaining clip missing

front brake discs lipped

offside rear door - top catch insecure

rear brake discs pitted and corroded and lipped

Fail 12 Jul 2011 120,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

bonnet stay retaining clip missing

front brake discs lipped

offside rear door - top catch insecure

rear brake discs pitted and corroded and lipped

Pass 5 Jul 2010 102,237 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2010 102,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,057 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 85,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,035 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,085 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 54,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,879 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 38,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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MD03 DXC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MD03 DXC, 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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MD03 DXC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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