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SM53 YPX

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

154,194 mi
Last recorded154,194 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 YPX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 154,194 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (close to cords) and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 154,193 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (close to cords) and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 151,998 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 151,998 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 150,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front chassis outriggers have corrosion not quite within subframe mounting prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 145,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front chassis outrigger has corrosion not quite within a subframe mounting prescribed area

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 145,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front chassis outrigger has corrosion not quite within a subframe mounting prescribed area

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 138,693 miles

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

Nearside front inner sill has corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front chassis outrigger has corrosion not quite within a subframe mounting prescribed area

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 29 May 2019 138,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front inner sill has corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front chassis outrigger has corrosion not quite within a subframe mounting prescribed area

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 3 May 2018 134,348 miles

near side lower inner door sill starting to rust

off side rear /off side front tyre valves in very poor condition

off side rear tyre starting to perish

power steering pump wet

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2018 134,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

near side lower inner door sill starting to rust

off side rear /off side front tyre valves in very poor condition

off side rear tyre starting to perish

power steering pump wet

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,609 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 125,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 116,171 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 116,171 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,810 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 100,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,167 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 77,144 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,014 miles

Naerside rear tyre outer sidewall worn

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,230 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE FRONT CILL PANEL...

Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,772 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 41,561 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 41,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,966 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 37,145 miles

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

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

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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SM53 YPX 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 SM53 YPX, 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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SM53 YPX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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