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MD03 EHE

2003 Nissan Primastar

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,931 mi
Last recorded184,931 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 EHE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 184,931 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Mar 2020 184,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended receiver (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Mar 2019 179,390 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 179,390 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 174,645 miles

offside front shock damp

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2018 174,645 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front shock damp

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 169,455 miles

front brake discs are worn

hazard switch sticking

horn quiet

nearside rear brake discs worn

oil leak

slight misting of oil around both front shocks

small leak from offside front inner cv gaiter

Fail 13 Mar 2017 169,455 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs are worn

hazard switch sticking

horn quiet

nearside rear brake discs worn

oil leak

slight misting of oil around both front shocks

small leak from offside front inner cv gaiter

Pass 16 Mar 2016 165,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner ends

Pass 28 Mar 2015 162,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 158,591 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 157,836 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 154,899 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 146,711 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 143,723 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 143,717 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 133,905 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 133,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 114,431 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

radiator leaking

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 EHE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MD03 EHE, 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 EHE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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