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ST03 DJD

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,682 mi
Last recorded182,682 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 DJD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 182,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 182,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop lower plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 176,145 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in offside front strut top mount

Fail 14 Feb 2018 176,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in offside front strut top mount

Pass 17 Feb 2017 170,959 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 170,922 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 164,893 miles

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

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

Slight play at steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Feb 2016 164,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met

Slight play at steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Feb 2015 158,722 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 158,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 153,781 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 153,781 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 146,943 miles

front number plate damaged (can still read numbers)

offside front brake disc rusty on inner face

offside front brake dragging slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2013 146,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged (can still read numbers)

offside front brake disc rusty on inner face

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2012 139,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 130,931 miles

anti slip brake peddle rubber split

drivers side front tyre low on tread (2 mm)

hazard light switch damaged

passenger rear tyre low on tread (2mm)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 130,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

anti slip brake peddle rubber split

drivers side front tyre low on tread (2 mm)

hazard light switch damaged

passenger rear tyre low on tread (2mm)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 122,527 miles

Advise slight damage to front number plate

Advise slight play in both track rods

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2009 122,526 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advise slight damage to front number plate

Advise slight play in both track rods

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,679 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 113,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 112,492 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 107,001 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 107,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 29 Mar 2006 86,526 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 86,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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ST03 DJD is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ST03 DJD, 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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ST03 DJD is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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