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WF53 ZGY

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,675 mi
Last recorded150,675 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 ZGY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 150,675 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine top cover fitted unable to inspect engine

Near side & off side rear brake discs corroded & rusty

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

Steering feels heavy when operated

Fail 8 Sep 2015 150,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil leak

Engine top cover fitted unable to inspect engine

Near side & off side rear brake discs corroded & rusty

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

Steering feels heavy when operated

Pass 7 Aug 2014 148,040 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 147,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 141,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2013 141,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2012 132,264 miles

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

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

washer week

Pass 1 Dec 2010 107,114 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 107,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 91,370 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 83,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 66,188 miles

n/s steering rack control arm slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,149 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 48,143 miles

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

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

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 ZGY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZGY, 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 ZGY registered?

WF53 ZGY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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