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RF53 TBO

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,055 mi
Last recorded195,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 TBO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 195,055 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2016 192,949 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2016 192,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2015 188,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 188,362 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 182,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 175,274 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 175,272 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 167,372 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 158,885 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,923 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 22,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,823 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,385 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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RF53 TBO is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RF53 TBO, 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 RF53 TBO registered?

RF53 TBO is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is RF53 TBO safe to buy?

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