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OV03 VZF

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

255,091 mi
Last recorded255,091 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VZF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 255,091 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 248,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 236,116 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 216,067 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 216,067 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 199,783 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 185,081 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

Noise front both front top suspension mounts

Residue around offside front shock absorber

Fail 5 Dec 2017 184,958 miles

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

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

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

Noise front both front top suspension mounts

Residue around offside front shock absorber

Pass 18 Nov 2016 168,710 miles

Play in nearside front lower suspension balljint - suggest replace

Pass 25 Nov 2015 150,994 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 136,546 miles

offside rear tyre nail in tread - pressure appears low

Pass 25 Nov 2013 128,663 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Nov 2012 119,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s f wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2012 119,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s f wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2011 106,641 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 95,082 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 79,834 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 79,834 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,814 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 66,814 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,554 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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OV03 VZF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OV03 VZF, 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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OV03 VZF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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