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MD03 VJC

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,872 mi
Last recorded155,872 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 VJC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 155,872 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 155,853 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 147,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 147,772 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine coolant level below minimum

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 139,531 miles

Center stop lamp not working

Engine coolant low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 May 2014 139,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Center stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 130,795 miles

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

off side hand brake cable deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2013 130,795 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

high level stop lamp not working

off side hand brake cable deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2011 116,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to show signs of wear & deterioration.

service light on

Fail 7 Nov 2011 116,586 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre starting to show signs of wear & deterioration.

service light on

Pass 11 Jun 2010 103,816 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

retaining clip for bonnet stay broken

Fail 8 Jun 2010 103,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

retaining clip for bonnet stay broken

Pass 16 Apr 2009 94,197 miles

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

inner rear discs pitted

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 4 Apr 2008 83,226 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 83,226 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre has nail in centre of tread

Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,853 miles

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 VJC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MD03 VJC, 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 VJC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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