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NU53 EYY

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 EYY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2022

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 156,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 148,274 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Dec 2011 145,795 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 145,795 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 133,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 133,425 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 133,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 119,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2009 117,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 99,923 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 83,934 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,751 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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NU53 EYY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NU53 EYY, 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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NU53 EYY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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