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SP53 ULT

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,567 mi
Last recorded180,567 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ULT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 180,567 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 176,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 163,751 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions are too clean to register

handbrake sticking at rear

offside rear light cluster outer cover has slight damage

steering wheel has play -up and down side to side

washer jet aim is slightly high

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2013 163,749 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions are too clean to register

handbrake sticking at rear

offside rear light cluster outer cover has slight damage

steering wheel has play -up and down side to side

washer jet aim is slightly high

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 155,796 miles

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Wipers do not park

Fail 25 Aug 2012 155,793 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Wipers do not park

Pass 21 Sep 2011 140,594 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 140,594 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 123,995 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 105,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,127 miles

Different sized tyres on front/rear axles

nearside rear outer lens cover broken

Fail 3 Sep 2008 88,127 miles

Different sized tyres on front/rear axles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear outer lens cover broken

Pass 27 Sep 2007 74,353 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 74,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,491 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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SP53 ULT 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 66.7%.

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 SP53 ULT, 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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What year was SP53 ULT registered?

SP53 ULT is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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