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MT52 MSX

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 MSX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,058 miles

some fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L on

some fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 94,336 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 94,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 84,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,646 miles

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

hazard switch

washers

Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,061 miles

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

hazard switch

nearside and offside rear tyres

rear brake discs

washers

Fail 30 Mar 2011 74,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

hazard switch

nearside and offside rear tyres

rear brake discs

washers

Pass 13 Mar 2010 63,123 miles

hazard switch

nearside washer

offside wiper blade

Fail 6 Mar 2009 57,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,048 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,294 miles

n/s/f discs condition

r pads and discs condition

Fail 28 Feb 2008 53,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s/f discs condition

r pads and discs condition

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,044 miles

both rack knuckles slight play

both suspension top mounts noisey

engine shield loose

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

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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MT52 MSX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MT52 MSX, 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 MT52 MSX registered?

MT52 MSX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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