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ML52 GZF

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,534 mi
Last recorded93,534 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 GZF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,534 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 93,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,517 miles

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

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

both steering rack joints have slight play

nearside washer jet requires attention soon

spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,476 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 93,476 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

nearside front indicator lense mising

parkig brake performance requires adjustment soon ( 17% )

rear end of vehicle / cross member slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,086 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front indicator lense missing

rear end of vehicle/cross memeber slightly damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,841 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 81,841 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,164 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,164 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 70,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,237 miles

Front and rear discs slightly worn

Offside steering rack end slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2011 64,237 miles

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

Front and rear discs slightly worn

Offside steering rack end slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,484 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 52,484 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 38,320 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,706 miles

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

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

slight play in steering columb

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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ML52 GZF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ML52 GZF, 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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ML52 GZF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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