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OY03 OUJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

185,542 mi
Last recorded185,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 OUJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 185,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S end of front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 180,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT THE ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 176,786 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 172,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 166,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 166,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 159,018 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 159,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 155,925 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 155,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 148,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 138,369 miles

Near side front wiper blade rubber is in poor condition.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The off side and near side front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 138,369 miles

Near side front wiper blade rubber is in poor condition.

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The off side and near side front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 120,930 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,531 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 109,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 104,580 miles

Both rear tyres,walls cracking.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 104,580 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres,walls cracking.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 100,923 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hazard warning switch difficult to return to off position!

Fail 8 Jan 2013 93,819 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hazard warning switch difficult to return to off position!

Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,346 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,647 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,419 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,373 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 60,722 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 48,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,506 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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OY03 OUJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OY03 OUJ, 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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OY03 OUJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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