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NJ53 UHW

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,101 mi
Last recorded133,101 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 UHW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body light corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2021 133,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy hose to frront (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe corroded and leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system from flexy to front (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel arch 1st stages of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 127,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear N/S & O/S Front In Wheel Arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front Bumper Damaged N/S But No Sharp Edges.

N/S & O/S Front Jacking Points Corroded.

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

Offside Front Drivers Seat Cushion Deteriorated.

Offside Front Indicator Lense Deteriorated.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Upper. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 127,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear N/S & O/S Front In Wheel Arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front Bumper Damaged N/S But No Sharp Edges.

N/S & O/S Front Jacking Points Corroded.

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

Offside Front Drivers Seat Cushion Deteriorated.

Offside Front Indicator Lense Deteriorated.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Upper. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 127,254 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust Centre Pipe Mount Broken . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side Door Unable To Be Opened. (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front Bumper Damaged But No Sharp Edges.

N/S & O/S Jacking Points Corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drivers Seat Cushion Deteriorated.

Offside Front Indicator Lense Deteriorated.

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,702 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 117,702 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 113,348 miles

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

Note: Brake pipes undersealed.

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,002 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,019 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 May 2014 92,927 miles

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2013 84,162 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 77,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,543 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 67,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 55,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,028 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 44,391 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,217 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 33,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 21,495 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 21,457 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NJ53 UHW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NJ53 UHW, 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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NJ53 UHW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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