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MT53 PXV

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,883 mi
Last recorded122,883 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 PXV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,883 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 122,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2020 122,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes have fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 120,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 120,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both misty when clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill jacking point badly corroded (marked yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure round sidewall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 119,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has several cuts in side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

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

Fail 2 May 2018 119,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has several cuts in side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,049 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to deteriorate / cracking.

Offside Front Tyre starting to deteriorate / cracking.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 118,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to deteriorate / cracking.

Offside Front Tyre starting to deteriorate / cracking.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 115,743 miles

off side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 111,620 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 111,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 107,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 102,587 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 102,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,591 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,370 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,617 miles

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 26 Jun 2008 77,617 miles

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

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

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 16 Nov 2007 71,713 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 59,565 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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MT53 PXV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT53 PXV, 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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MT53 PXV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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