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MD03 VKC

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,651 mi
Last recorded137,651 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 137,651 miles

both rear tyre wear inner edges

corrosion and wear on front discs

front number plate damage

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f track rod end slight play

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 137,651 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyre wear inner edges

corrosion and wear on front discs

front number plate damage

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f track rod end slight play

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 130,345 miles

condition o/s/f seat

corrosion both rear brake pipes and rear part of both main

corrosion on both front jacking points/ out riggers

damage to o/s outer sill

oil leak

operation of rear brake load valve

play in steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside outer sill

damage to offside rear tyre tread and outer sidewall

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged not exposing ply or cords at time of test

nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2014 112,330 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside outer sill

damage to offside rear tyre tread and outer sidewall

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged not exposing ply or cords at time of test

nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2013 102,769 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2013 102,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,689 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 84,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

n/s trackrod slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2009 65,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s trackrod slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,560 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 52,595 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,338 miles

offside rear tyre has 2x nails in the tread

slight brake in balance on front

slight play nearside front steering rack arm

*** offside front obligatory mirrior damaged impairing drivers vision to the rear ***

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,692 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 VKC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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