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VN53 LVF

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,065 mi
Last recorded97,065 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LVF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,065 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 97,065 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 96,648 miles

Front Lower gearbox mount rubber worn

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,323 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,880 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 94,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,656 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,417 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 94,415 miles

Nearside Steering rack has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,006 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,385 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,596 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 82,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,563 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,287 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 75,930 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 72,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 72,136 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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VN53 LVF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN53 LVF, 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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VN53 LVF is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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