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VE03 YXJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,257 mi
Last recorded153,257 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 YXJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 153,257 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 153,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 148,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 148,650 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 132,096 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 132,096 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 117,630 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 112,826 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 105,981 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 105,981 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,392 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 78,087 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 78,087 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nearside rear reverse lamp cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,472 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 50,472 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Aug 2006 33,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,002 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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VE03 YXJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VE03 YXJ, 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 VE03 YXJ registered?

VE03 YXJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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