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SD03 VGZ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,070 mi
Last recorded137,070 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 VGZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 137,070 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 137,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 119,276 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,656 miles

nearside front and offside front sills damaged but not holed

nearside front wing mirror cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2011 109,708 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 109,708 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 108,018 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 108,060 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear brake dics worn and pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 106,107 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

drivers seat worn/damaged

n/s/f mirror damaged

park brake cables corroded/damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2009 106,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

drivers seat worn/damaged

n/s/f mirror damaged

park brake cables corroded/damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,666 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror lense lightly damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2008 95,666 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside door mirror lense lightly damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 74,692 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 74,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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SD03 VGZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SD03 VGZ, 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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SD03 VGZ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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