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PK52 YWP

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

201,721 mi
Last recorded201,721 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 YWP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 201,721 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 201,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 197,744 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 197,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 192,418 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 189,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 181,546 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 175,160 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 175,160 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 163,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 160,146 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 156,036 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 156,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 152,230 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 152,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 147,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 142,123 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 136,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 131,242 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 116,084 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 116,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 110,313 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 103,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 88,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 74,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,366 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,194 miles

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

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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PK52 YWP is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PK52 YWP, 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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PK52 YWP is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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