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VO53 ZFH

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

159,803 mi
Last recorded159,803 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZFH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 159,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 159,799 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 157,110 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024
Pass 27 Mar 2023

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing uneven on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing uneven on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 132,810 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 132,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 131,290 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 10 Jan 2020 131,290 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 22 Jan 2019 128,725 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

cut in side wall n/s/f and n/s/rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2019 128,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

cut in side wall n/s/f and n/s/rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,900 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 121,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Both rear back plates excessively corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc and brake pads have been overheated.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 120,298 miles

Both rera back plates excessively corroded

Nearside Rear tyre, outer sidewall damage

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jan 2017 120,298 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rera back plates excessively corroded

Nearside Rear tyre, outer sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,968 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,664 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 113,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight wear in steering rack & pinion arms

Fail 9 Dec 2013 113,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight wear in steering rack & pinion arms

Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,387 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 99,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,725 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 80,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,940 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 33,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,849 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,350 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 13,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VO53 ZFH is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 VO53 ZFH, 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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VO53 ZFH is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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