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NH03 EOY

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,061 mi
Last recorded38,061 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 EOY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 38,061 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 38,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,953 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 31,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 26,520 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 26,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 26,251 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 25,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 24,613 miles

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

Rear both tyres over 10 years old

brake servo slow to build up

Pass 15 Jul 2020 23,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 22,683 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 21,439 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2018 21,439 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,865 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 19,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,858 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,932 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 16,943 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,294 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,332 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 13,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,078 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 10,702 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 8,548 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 8,548 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 3,444 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 486 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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NH03 EOY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NH03 EOY, 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 NH03 EOY registered?

NH03 EOY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is NH03 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH03 EOY shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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