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SK53 VFT

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

788,092 mi
Last recorded788,092 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 VFT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 788,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 90,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 79,047 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall badly cut but not yet to cord

Offside Front tyre pressure appears low

Offside Front tyre worn more on inner and outer edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,249 miles

Both front strut top bearings seized

Coolant level on minimum

Parking brake & footbrake only just met the requirements

Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,249 miles

Both front strut top bearings seized

Coolant level on minimum

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

Parking brake & footbrake only just met the requirements

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,058 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 61,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,405 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear load valve to flexi brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 52,354 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear load valve to flexi brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,407 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,819 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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SK53 VFT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK53 VFT, 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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SK53 VFT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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