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MT52 YXD

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,205 mi
Last recorded160,205 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 160,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 160,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 150,079 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes are covered in grease/other material. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users advise looking at. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank straps are missing. Tank is secure/held by allocated bolts. Straps should be replaced asap. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 150,076 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed Side door N/S (6.2.3 (a))

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door Side door N/S. (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes are covered in grease/other material. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S and O/S. (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank straps are missing. Tank is secure/held by allocated bolts. Straps should be replaced asap. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/A and O/S. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 134,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drivers sun visor missing

wheel nut covers on all 4 wheels

Pass 23 Feb 2022 130,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 130,062 miles

Brake cable damaged hand break cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear valve stem perished

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 121,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Pedal Box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leaks engine/gearbox

Pass 25 Feb 2019 118,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limmits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

gear box oil leak

pedal box cracked around clutch pedal

Pass 1 Mar 2018 114,967 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear reversing light lens broken

Nearside Rear tyre got flat spots on tread

Offside Rear handbrake cable frayed slightly

Rear brake back plates corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2016 110,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 108,558 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2014 106,776 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 106,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 103,122 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,365 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 83,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,574 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2010 73,574 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,311 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 53,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,797 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 48,302 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,847 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 41,847 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near side and off side steering rack slight play.

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 YXD is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT52 YXD, 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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MT52 YXD is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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