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R44 RDS

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

195,250 mi
Last recorded195,250 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 RDS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 195,250 miles

Both front lower jacking points corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2026 195,250 miles

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

Both front lower jacking points corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2025 192,801 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 192,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 191,626 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 9 Feb 2024 191,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2023 189,929 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 189,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 187,616 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 185,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidwalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 185,907 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidwalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 184,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 184,314 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear side and indicator lams effected by bad earth. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

auxillary belt likley to fail.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 153,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 150,712 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 145,363 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing touching tow bar bracket

Offside Rear shock absorber casing touching tow bar bracket

Fail 9 Dec 2016 145,363 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing touching tow bar bracket

Offside Rear shock absorber casing touching tow bar bracket

Pass 22 Dec 2015 140,516 miles

Centre brake lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear shock absorber fouling on towbar

Offside Rear shock absorber fouling on towbar

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 134,520 miles

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

engine stabiliser bush splitting

Fail 9 Dec 2014 134,520 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine stabiliser bush splitting

Pass 13 Jan 2014 127,522 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 127,522 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 125,796 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 125,796 miles

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 124,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on /clutch and brake pedal rubbers split on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2012 124,282 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on /clutch and brake pedal rubbers split on edges/both rear discs rusting /both front discs rusting

Pass 11 Sep 2010 98,119 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 77,351 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 77,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,479 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,871 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,337 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 35,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R44 RDS is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R44 RDS, 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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R44 RDS is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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