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WF03 VNM

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

156,725 mi
Last recorded156,725 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 VNM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 156,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

top up oil before test!

Pass 29 Nov 2019 149,840 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 149,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 148,122 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 144,293 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 144,291 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 pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded pump to steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 138,725 miles

N/s front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Brake noisy when wheel turned

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 138,725 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

N/s front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake noisy when wheel turned

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 131,021 miles

nsf & osr tyre on legal limit

play osf top mount

Fail 2 Dec 2015 131,021 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

nsf & osr tyre on legal limit

play osf top mount

Pass 3 Dec 2014 127,282 miles

osr tyre worn

Fail 2 Dec 2014 127,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osr tyre worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 124,067 miles

front drop links

front pads worn

play os top mount

Fail 11 Nov 2013 124,067 miles

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

front drop links

front pads worn

play os top mount

Pass 29 Oct 2012 118,931 miles

osr trailing arm bush worn

slight play ns inner trackr rod

slight play nsf drop link

wipers smeary

Fail 25 Oct 2012 118,917 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osr trailing arm bush worn

slight play ns inner trackr rod

slight play nsf drop link

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Sep 2011 112,020 miles

Hazard button sticky

Fail 8 Sep 2011 112,020 miles

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

Hazard button sticky

Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,170 miles

centre stop light inop

Fail 11 Sep 2010 107,170 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre stop light inop

Pass 15 Jun 2009 100,853 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,600 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 30 May 2008 96,598 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in rack

Pass 17 May 2007 68,615 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 68,605 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,918 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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WF03 VNM is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WF03 VNM, 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 WF03 VNM registered?

WF03 VNM is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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