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SO03 LFP

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,205 mi
Last recorded157,205 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 LFP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 157,205 miles

n/s/r footbrake effort low

n/s/r stop/tail fading BORDERLINE

o/s/r outer light lens damaged

oil leak on engine

security of o/s headlamp BORDERLINE

Fail 7 Aug 2018 157,205 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r footbrake effort low

n/s/r stop/tail fading BORDERLINE

o/s/r outer light lens damaged

oil leak on engine

security of o/s headlamp BORDERLINE

Pass 24 Aug 2017 151,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

damage to offside rear back light

Pass 1 Sep 2016 143,344 miles

Nearside Front shocker slight oil leak

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 129,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

radiator leaking

Fail 6 Feb 2015 129,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

radiator leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2014 114,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 114,970 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 100,106 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 100,096 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,988 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 75,910 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,334 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,763 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,982 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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SO03 LFP 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 SO03 LFP, 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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SO03 LFP is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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