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MK03 SHJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,237 mi
Last recorded171,237 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 SHJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 171,237 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 168,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 168,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 164,251 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 153,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 153,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 146,854 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 146,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 137,531 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,885 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 125,187 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,111 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,847 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,393 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 38,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,999 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 31,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,880 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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MK03 SHJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MK03 SHJ, 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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What year was MK03 SHJ registered?

MK03 SHJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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