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RF53 TFK

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,496 mi
Last recorded107,496 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 TFK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,496 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished nail in it

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reverse lamp cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Upper stop lamp in op

bonnet stay missing

Fail 28 Oct 2021 107,496 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring insecure not seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished nail in it

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reverse lamp cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Upper stop lamp in op

bonnet stay missing

Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,665 miles

high level stop lamp inop

nearside rear tyre perished, worn on outer edge and nail in tread

rear fog lamp lense damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2020 102,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

high level stop lamp inop

nearside rear tyre perished, worn on outer edge and nail in tread

rear fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,905 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake disc inner face poor condition

Fail 22 Oct 2019 97,901 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested equiptment issue (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake disc inner face poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel has slight free play

Pass 21 Oct 2017 86,668 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 86,665 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 81,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 76,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small chip in (zone A) of windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2015 76,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small chip in (zone A) of windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,025 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 70,025 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,781 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,984 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 61,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,428 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 30,674 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 26,219 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 TFK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RF53 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

RF53 TFK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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