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MM03 UJN

2003 Nissan Primastar

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

298,457 mi
Last recorded298,457 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 UJN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 298,457 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 298,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 296,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 292,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 283,754 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 283,754 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 271,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 258,088 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 258,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 241,349 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 241,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 231,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear parking brake slight low effort

Pass 9 Jul 2015 214,311 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 214,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Engine oil leak onto exhaust..

Foot brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 200,916 miles

F/O/S roll bar link boot min std..

R/N/S handbrake shows nim effort.. Engine oil leaks onto exhaust.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 200,708 miles

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

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

F/O/S roll bar link boot min std..

R/N/S handbrake shows nim effort.. Engine oil leaks onto exhaust.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 183,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 176,585 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 176,466 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 166,731 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 166,722 miles

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

Oil leaking onto exhaust.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 150,594 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2010 150,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate flickers when tapped

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 137,505 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2009 137,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2008 113,452 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 113,452 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 90,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 63,540 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 61,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MM03 UJN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MM03 UJN, 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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MM03 UJN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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