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SA53 HZL

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,402 mi
Last recorded183,402 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 HZL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 183,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 178,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 169,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 168,375 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 167,039 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 163,675 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 155,460 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 155,373 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative linkage missing (3.6.E.3)

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

bonnet handel release insecure

both outer siles damaged

radiator leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2015 144,939 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 136,254 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 136,244 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 129,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 129,110 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 121,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 114,440 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 114,437 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 107,603 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 107,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 105,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 96,397 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 70,779 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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SA53 HZL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SA53 HZL, 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 SA53 HZL registered?

SA53 HZL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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