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MT53 PXW

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,264 mi
Last recorded137,264 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 137,264 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 137,264 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 130,636 miles

Front pads getting low

Injector chaffing

Near side front shock damp

Fail 7 Apr 2017 129,600 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front pads getting low

Injector chaffing

Near side front shock damp

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,918 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both&sides (2.7.3)

Steering play inner joint

Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,187 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 118,187 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 110,942 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 110,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 102,660 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 102,655 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,365 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 80,360 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 65,657 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 65,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 57,421 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,231 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 49,231 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,239 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 41,239 miles

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

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 PXW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT53 PXW, 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 PXW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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