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ML52 GZW

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,378 mi
Last recorded92,378 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 92,378 miles

Damage to nearside rear lamp unit

Play at nearside front inner steering rack track rod

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 92,375 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Damage to nearside rear lamp unit

Play at nearside front inner steering rack track rod

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 86,365 miles

Exhaust emission close to limit.

Front discs and pads worn.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Offside front door and wing damaged.

Fail 16 May 2017 86,365 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust emission close to limit.

Front discs and pads worn.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Nearside rear brakes showing signs of heat build-up.

Offside front door and wing damaged.

Pass 16 May 2016 79,699 miles

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside front tyre has nail in tread

Slight oil leak around nearside front inner driveshaft boot

Slight play at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 16 May 2016 79,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside front tyre has nail in tread

Slight oil leak around nearside front inner driveshaft boot

Slight play at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 1 May 2015 73,820 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Oil leak around engine

Play at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

Fail 1 May 2015 73,820 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Oil leak around engine

Play at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,860 miles

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Oil leak around power steering pump

Slight air leak around brake servo

Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,830 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Oil leak around power steering pump

Slight air leak around brake servo

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

hazard warning switch cover missing

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

o/s and n/s rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,519 miles

ENGINE STABILISER MOUNT SPLIT.

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 45,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

ENGINE STABILISER MOUNT SPLIT.

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACE CORRODED.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,416 miles

FAULT LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD.

FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 27,411 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FAULT LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD.

FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,903 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 17,898 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)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 7,168 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,037 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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ML52 GZW 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 GZW, 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 GZW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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