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S23 DRW

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 DRW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top slight play

both head light beam images becoming poor

Pass 25 Feb 2025

Nearside Rear shock deteriorated

Offside Front Upper strut top slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2025

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2024

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Main axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Nov 2022

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021
Pass 4 Dec 2020

Nearside Front strut top slight play

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn outer edge

drivers seat worn

Pass 3 Jun 2019

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

eml on

Pass 5 Jun 2018

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mounting brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

injector seals slight leak

Fail 25 May 2018

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mounting brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

injector seals slight leak

Pass 12 May 2017
Fail 8 May 2017

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer egde (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2016
Fail 29 Apr 2016

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2015 133,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 133,216 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 128,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 124,127 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 118,986 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 118,986 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 111,779 miles

both rear discs have pitting to pad surface

offside front disc has pitting to pad surface

Fail 7 Feb 2011 111,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear discs have pitting to pad surface

offside front disc has pitting to pad surface

Pass 12 Feb 2010 106,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 106,557 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wheel has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 18 Feb 2009 106,460 miles

All discs are rusty

NSF seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 12 Feb 2009 106,448 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All discs are rusty

NSF seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 8 Dec 2007 103,654 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 103,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 92,789 miles

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

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

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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S23 DRW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S23 DRW, 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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S23 DRW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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