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VN53 WNJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,469 mi
Last recorded169,469 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 WNJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 169,469 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 162,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and osf (2.4.G.2)

osf seat padding damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2017 162,000 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

osf seat padding damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2016 153,723 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in both front inner rack bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2015 143,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside of vehicle has damage to body and sill

offside rear has slight brake bind

Pass 29 Jan 2014 134,351 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to n/s outer sill

n/s sliding door does not open

Fail 29 Jan 2014 134,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to n/s outer sill

n/s sliding door does not open

Pass 13 Feb 2013 122,985 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 122,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2012 110,204 miles

front brake pads well worn

rear brake pads well worn

small play in steering rack end joints

Fail 7 Jan 2012 110,204 miles

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

front brake pads well worn

rear brake pads well worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 100,336 miles

o/s/r side lamp flashes with indicator slightly

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 10 Jan 2011 100,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r side lamp flashes with indicator slightly

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 29 Dec 2009 85,773 miles

front brake pads well worn

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

slight play in steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,126 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 75,126 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,275 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and rim dented

Fail 5 Dec 2007 61,275 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads well worn

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and rim dented

Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,077 miles

n/s track rod end worn

o/s track rod end well worn

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 WNJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN53 WNJ, 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 WNJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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