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OV53 OSG

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,733 mi
Last recorded218,733 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OSG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 218,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 210,118 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 185,264 miles

Central stop lamp may not be working

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside (2.5.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake pad not fitted correctly

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2017 185,254 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Central stop lamp may not be working

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside (2.5.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake pad not fitted correctly

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 167,744 miles

Offside Slight play in steering arm

Fail 10 Mar 2016 167,744 miles

Offside Slight play in steering arm

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 147,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 119,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 119,428 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 105,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,716 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,199 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,348 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,581 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,075 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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OV53 OSG is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OV53 OSG, 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 OV53 OSG registered?

OV53 OSG is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is OV53 OSG safe to buy?

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