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VE53 KHM

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,217 mi
Last recorded124,217 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 KHM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 124,217 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both transverse (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully access (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wiper switch faulty

Fail 8 Jan 2020 124,213 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment outer (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both transverse (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully access (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wiper switch faulty

Pass 7 Jan 2019 117,711 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated JUST SERVICABLE/SUGGEST REPLACE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

wiper switch/ignition switch worn

Fail 27 Dec 2018 117,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated JUST SERVICABLE/SUGGEST REPLACE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

wiper switch/ignition switch worn

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,980 miles

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer jacking point corroded/just out of testable arear

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,638 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear lens cracked/working as intended

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion front jacking points

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear lens cracked/working as intended

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion front jacking points

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,408 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 91,407 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,108 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 83,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 76,288 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 76,287 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,890 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,193 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,956 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 66,956 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,518 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,290 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,661 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 35,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,016 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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VE53 KHM is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VE53 KHM, 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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VE53 KHM is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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