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PN53 AOT

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

197,677 mi
Last recorded197,677 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 AOT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 197,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut has slight movement in top bearing/bush

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2023 197,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension strut has slight movement in top bearing/bush

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 192,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 182,006 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 182,006 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 173,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To compensator valve(2 pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 167,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 146,925 miles

Front wipers not parking and only working on full speed

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 146,919 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front wipers not parking and only working on full speed

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 137,973 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 128,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 110,461 miles

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2013 110,389 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2012 93,433 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 93,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,457 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,781 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,798 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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PN53 AOT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PN53 AOT, 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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PN53 AOT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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