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RE53 BVJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

137,079 mi
Last recorded137,079 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 BVJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 137,079 miles

Both front chassis/ jacking points corroded and holed but not within suspension prescribed areas

Pass 17 Sep 2025 133,704 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 130,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 127,344 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 121,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 116,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 112,021 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,094 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,522 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,262 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,572 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 74,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,783 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,191 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 68,191 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,412 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,808 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,800 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 31,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,966 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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RE53 BVJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RE53 BVJ, 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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What year was RE53 BVJ registered?

RE53 BVJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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