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SR03 AJX

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

185,001 mi
Last recorded185,001 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 AJX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 185,001 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 184,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 174,564 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 174,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Engine has an oil leak

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 162,684 miles

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

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

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

UNDERBODY RUST

Fail 5 Apr 2016 162,684 miles

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

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

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

UNDERBODY RUST

Pass 13 May 2015 158,798 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 158,781 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

both front brakes and nearside rear brake binding slighty

Pass 16 May 2014 148,006 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 148,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 128,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2013 128,572 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 111,692 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 10 May 2012 111,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

centre brake light not working

Pass 10 May 2011 94,742 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 94,267 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 94,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 86,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 86,120 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 77,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,351 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 68,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 64,528 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 64,528 miles

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

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

very slight free play in both track control arms

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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SR03 AJX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SR03 AJX, 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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SR03 AJX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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