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MK53 BLJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,736 mi
Last recorded104,736 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 BLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 104,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2025 104,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2025 100,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 92,596 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 88,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel caps fitted

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 87,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 87,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2019 86,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,021 miles

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,343 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 82,337 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,121 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,733 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,145 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,495 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,067 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 48,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,093 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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MK53 BLJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MK53 BLJ, 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 MK53 BLJ registered?

MK53 BLJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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