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WJ03 OTC

2003 Nissan Primastar

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,513 mi
Last recorded158,513 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 OTC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 158,513 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 158,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 156,108 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 156,098 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 154,923 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 150,427 miles

vehicle presented for test with rear seat made up as a bed at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2022 150,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

vehicle presented for test with rear seat made up as a bed at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,471 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 146,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage missing (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 143,920 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 143,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 138,554 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 135,050 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 126,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 126,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 22 Jul 2015 124,222 miles

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

front seat belt stalk out cover has damage

Fail 20 Jul 2015 124,222 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

front seat belt stalk out cover has damage

Pass 24 Jul 2014 117,440 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

nearside washer jet inoperative

offside wiper blade smaller than standard

Fail 12 Jul 2013 109,607 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 109,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 93,712 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 93,712 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,744 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 74,744 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 62,802 miles

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,802 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,008 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 51,008 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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WJ03 OTC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ03 OTC, 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 WJ03 OTC registered?

WJ03 OTC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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