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RF53 TFV

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

184,198 mi
Last recorded184,198 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 184,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ? ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat base worn

all brake disks worn

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2021 184,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake leaver on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ? ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat base worn

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

all brake disks worn

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2020 171,840 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 156,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 156,711 miles

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edges likely to cause damage or injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 148,589 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 148,589 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake cable damaged parking brake cable broken above fuel tank (1.1.15 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 141,815 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 141,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs rusty and in poor condition

play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,401 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 134,401 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 125,208 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 125,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 114,874 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 114,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,816 miles

condition of nearside wiper blade

Fail 28 Jun 2013 104,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

condition of nearside wiper blade

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,551 miles

N/S screen washer poor

N/S/R brake performance poor

Play in both front track rod end ball joints (Soon required)

Rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2012 95,551 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S screen washer poor

N/S/R brake performance poor

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

Rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,051 miles

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Play in O/S/F lower ball joint

Screen washers slightly poor

Screen wipers slightly poor

Fail 21 Jun 2011 90,051 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Screen washers slightly poor

Screen wipers slightly poor

Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,028 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 82,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,536 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,385 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake pads close to limit

Fuel tank damp

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Rear brake discs corroded

Wear in near side front link rod

Wear in rack

Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,848 miles

Near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Wear in steering rack

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 TFV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 RF53 TFV, 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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RF53 TFV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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