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OE03 HYS

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

112,034 mi
Last recorded112,034 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 HYS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 112,034 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 112,017 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S FRONT OUT RIGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 112,007 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (above old welding patch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (above old welding patch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various patches of corrosion and sealant under body, N/S/R metal patch bolted on (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer cracking in tread, side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Bolt lose unsure what it attaches too above

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded, coil spring cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 111,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 111,013 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 109,748 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 109,013 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 107,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 106,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from master cylinder to first joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding lever on brake caliper seized (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 101,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 101,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 92,673 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 87,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

nail o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 May 2016 87,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 May 2015 80,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet pull cab loose

rear seats in upright position unable to test

Pass 8 May 2015 80,583 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2015 80,583 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 75,878 miles

N/S/R Seat belt stalk cover damaged

Fail 15 May 2014 75,878 miles

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

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

N/S/R Seat belt stalk cover damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 70,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2013 70,535 miles

Centre Front Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,648 miles

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

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

slightplay column rack upper mounting

Fail 20 Jul 2012 68,648 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

slightplay column rack upper mounting

Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,957 miles

rear service brakes slightly low effort

Fail 7 Jul 2011 62,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

rear service brakes slightly low effort

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,539 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 57,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,778 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 51,769 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,794 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 34,107 miles

windscreen washer top missing

Fail 8 Jun 2007 34,107 miles

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

power steering top missing

windscreen washer top missing

Fail 5 Jun 2006 24,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,762 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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OE03 HYS is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 OE03 HYS, 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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OE03 HYS is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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