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WG03 UPW

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,666 mi
Last recorded141,666 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 UPW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 141,666 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring top platform (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bolt missing from rear lower engine stabilizer into sump

both rear reaction bars accross rear axle corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 141,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to o/s rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged between rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system fouling power steering pipes fouling steering column u/j (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring top platform (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bolt missing from rear lower engine stabilizer into sump

both rear reaction bars accross rear axle corroded

n/s handbrake lever in the on position on caliper

Fail 24 Jun 2019 141,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 136,967 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 136,964 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 114,713 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 100,138 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired Load sensing valve rod missing (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSF Jacking point corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked NSF Lower Ball joint securing bolts in upside down,Risk of catching in Lock (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush NSF Track control arm inner bush front excessive movement (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated NSR brake backplate corroded (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSF Jacking point corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked OSF lower ball joint securing bolts fitted upside down,Risk of catching hub in lock (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSF Tyre Oval (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated OSR brake backplate corroded (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering very poor possibly due to NSF lower arm bush worn and wheel alignment being out

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,138 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 88,138 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,948 miles

2 rear discs corroded/worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

rear door handle sticking

Fail 12 Dec 2012 82,948 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 rear discs corroded/worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

rear door handle sticking

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,361 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack tie arm

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,802 miles

2 front discs corroded

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 63,802 miles

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

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

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

2 front discs corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,612 miles

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

all four brake disc,s have surface rust on, slight play on n/s and o/s steering rack tie rods

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,143 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 49,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,172 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 41,172 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,972 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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WG03 UPW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WG03 UPW, 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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WG03 UPW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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