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SK03 XSN

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,238 mi
Last recorded169,238 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 XSN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 169,238 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 169,089 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 152,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 132,226 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,149 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight oil on power steering pump

slight play on nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play on steering rack

sunwiser slightly loose

Fail 18 Oct 2012 111,149 miles

Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

oil low

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight oil on power steering pump

slight play on nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play on steering rack

sunwiser slightly loose

Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,311 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 91,311 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,341 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,116 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 51,484 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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SK03 XSN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK03 XSN, 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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SK03 XSN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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