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PL03 WEH

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

169,383 mi
Last recorded169,383 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WEH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 169,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 169,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 163,097 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 163,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper blades that park automatically in a position that obscures the view through the windscreen are subject to reason for rejection 8.2 (1) (8.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

front brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2016 157,043 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 157,034 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 150,856 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 150,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 142,561 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 142,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,180 miles

offside inner steering rack joint slight play.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 126,309 miles

slight perishing o/s/f tyre valve./ rear inner brake pads look low./

Fail 11 Jun 2012 126,152 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight perishing o/s/f tyre valve./ rear inner brake pads look low./

Fail 17 Jun 2011 114,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre no plate light dull

engine sump pan wet

slight play in both front iner rack joints

Pass 17 Jun 2011 114,707 miles

centre no plate light dull

engine sump pan wet

slight play in both front iner rack joints

Pass 4 Jun 2010 103,137 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,696 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 89,390 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 89,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel missing

n/s/r tyre small damage to side wall

Fail 28 Sep 2007 60,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel missing

n/s/r tyre small damage to side wall

Fail 25 Sep 2007 60,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 52,035 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,035 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,895 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges may be caused by track rod ball joint wear

play in n/s + o/s track rod arm inner joints (under steering rack boots) most in n/s

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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PL03 WEH is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PL03 WEH, 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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PL03 WEH is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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