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MK03 YHR

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,566 mi
Last recorded185,566 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 YHR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 185,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 6 Apr 2019 177,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 171,312 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Fail 28 Mar 2018 171,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Pass 7 Mar 2017 162,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 162,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 148,345 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 148,337 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 141,271 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 141,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 113,790 miles

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

pads , rear tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2014 113,790 miles

pads , rear tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2013 122,639 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 111,503 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 104,399 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 104,394 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 12 Feb 2010 98,842 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 93,397 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 83,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 71,714 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 71,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,178 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 YHR is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

MK03 YHR is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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