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OY53 EEX

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,959 mi
Last recorded130,959 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 EEX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 130,959 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear lamp lens broken

reverse light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,959 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed at jacking point

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

both rear lamps damaged

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2021 130,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower lamp damaged

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear unable to open door from outside

Nearside headlamp loose

Nearside sliding door damaged

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside headlamp loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level very low

direction indicators don't self cancel

rear doors damaged

reverse lights not working

Fail 15 Feb 2021 130,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower lamp damaged

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear unable to open door from outside

Nearside headlamp loose

Nearside sliding door damaged

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside headlamp loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level very low

direction indicators don't self cancel

rear doors damaged

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Feb 2020 130,960 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

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

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

both rear lamps missing lens

Fail 4 Feb 2020 130,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

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

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

both rear lamps missing lens

Pass 25 Feb 2019 130,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 130,959 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges and worn close to legal limit --RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT

Both rear lamp clusters in poor condition--N/S/R side lamp pale

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Drivers door mirror glass secured with tape

Front brake disc inner face scored

N/S/F inner drive shaft boot damp

N/S/R inner tyre wall perishing , with wall damage

N/S/R wheel rim distorted

O/S rearmost lower box section ( behind bumper end cap ) damaged

O/S/F shock absorber damp

O/S/F upper engine mount perishing / weak

Oil Leaks

Power steering rack and feed pipes damp

Rear brake discs corroding and wearing -- pads seem very low--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign of slight exhaust leak from manifold area.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 130,959 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Hazard warning switch (1.9.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper end cap (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure Lamp mount damaged / not secure (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leaks

Both front tyres bald on inner edges and worn close to legal limit --RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Front brake disc inner face scored

N/S/F inner drive shaft boot damp

N/S/R inner tyre wall perishing , with wall damage

N/S/R wheel rim distorted

O/S rearmost lower box section ( behind bumper end cap ) damaged

O/S/F shock absorber damp

O/S/F upper engine mount perishing / weak

Power steering rack and feed pipes damp

Rear brake discs corroding and wearing -- pads seem very low--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign of slight exhaust leak from manifold area.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 130,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2016 130,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 109,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 102,784 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view

Fail 24 Apr 2014 102,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view

Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,077 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 100,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,392 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 72,282 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,890 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,623 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,555 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,554 miles

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 Oct 2007 48,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,499 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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OY53 EEX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY53 EEX, 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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OY53 EEX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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