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PE53 AVU

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,647 mi
Last recorded163,647 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 AVU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 163,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 162,263 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 162,263 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 153,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 153,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 140,536 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 140,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 129,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 118,907 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 27 Jan 2009 104,729 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 104,268 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 93,831 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise steering rack has slight play at both ends

Pass 14 Jan 2008 93,831 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise steering rack has slight play at both ends

Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,746 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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PE53 AVU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PE53 AVU, 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 PE53 AVU registered?

PE53 AVU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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