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WF53 ZFE

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,798 mi
Last recorded98,798 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 ZFE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,798 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,366 miles

Nearside Rear damage to light & bumper

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 98,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear lamp outer lens missing

offside front tyre tread depth getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Dec 2015 94,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear lamp outer lens missing

offside front tyre tread depth getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,657 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,223 miles

cuts in offside rear tyre and tread depth getting low

cuts in tread of offside front and nearside rear tyres

rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2013 82,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

cuts in offside rear tyre and tread depth getting low

cuts in tread of offside front and nearside rear tyres

rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2012 74,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,287 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,915 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 68,913 miles

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

near side washer jet half blocked

some front brake inbalance

Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,262 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 63,258 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,776 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2009 48,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2008 37,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,116 miles

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,236 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 21,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,958 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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WF53 ZFE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF53 ZFE, 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 WF53 ZFE registered?

WF53 ZFE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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