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ND53 SJU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,694 mi
Last recorded173,694 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 SJU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 173,694 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 168,024 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 162,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 159,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 153,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to compensator both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 153,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to compensator both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 146,130 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 146,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 136,425 miles

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 136,422 miles

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

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 127,428 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rigger (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 127,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 118,559 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 4 Aug 2015 118,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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 13 Nov 2012 108,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2012 108,571 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rev light loose

Fail 8 Nov 2011 100,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rev light loose

Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,753 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 13 Nov 2008 70,028 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 70,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 48,796 miles

steering rack has 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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ND53 SJU 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 ND53 SJU, 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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ND53 SJU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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