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RN53 NXT

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

205,014 mi
Last recorded205,014 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 NXT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 205,014 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 205,014 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 198,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2020 198,942 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 193,166 miles

Nearside Front FLOOR SECTION HOLED NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front FLOOR SECTION HOLED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 193,166 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front FLOOR SECTION HOLED NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front FLOOR SECTION HOLED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 177,451 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 177,437 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 166,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 149,856 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 133,320 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 123,248 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 123,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,419 miles

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

o/s headlamp poor image

Fail 14 Dec 2012 110,419 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front brakes out of balance

o/s headlamp poor image

Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 87,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 73,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 47,578 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 31,518 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 31,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RN53 NXT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RN53 NXT, 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 RN53 NXT registered?

RN53 NXT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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