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PF03 ZVA

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

214,899 mi
Last recorded214,899 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 ZVA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 214,899 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 214,899 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 206,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 200,868 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 200,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 196,072 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 196,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 192,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 186,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 186,914 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Drivers sun visor (8.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 179,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 172,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 172,907 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 163,661 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 163,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 156,940 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 150,640 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 143,990 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 143,990 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 137,290 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 137,290 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 130,303 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 117,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2008 117,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 99,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 99,713 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,086 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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PF03 ZVA is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 PF03 ZVA, 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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PF03 ZVA is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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