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SY53 MBU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

275,746 mi
Last recorded275,746 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 MBU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 275,746 miles

Front Inner sill damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 267,240 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 267,190 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 243,676 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 243,654 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front top strut mounts noisy/worn

Oil leak ()

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

both rear outter handbrake cables slight damaged

engine mount worn

Pass 11 Feb 2016 214,515 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 214,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 186,056 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2015 186,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 178,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side front brake hose insecure on macphearson strut casing

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 178,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side front brake hose insecure on macphearson strut casing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 174,176 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 174,175 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 170,125 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 170,081 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 162,144 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 162,124 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 148,874 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 30 Jun 2009 148,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 12 May 2008 130,188 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,394 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 86,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SY53 MBU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 SY53 MBU, 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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SY53 MBU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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