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WJ03 OTD

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

148,301 mi
Last recorded148,301 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 OTD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 148,301 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear disc dust covers corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2026 148,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing assembly broken up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split inner edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement may need attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both rear disc dust covers corroded

centre rear engine mount worn

Pass 14 Aug 2025 144,707 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 144,707 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Looks to be from turbo. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 144,706 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front sub-frame bushes worn

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 144,081 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both suspension top mounts dry / noisy

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 144,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened separating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both suspension top mounts dry / noisy

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Wheel trims fitted. Unable to make full assessment of wheel nuts/bolts

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 144,078 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front strut top stiff in operation

Offside Front Upper strut top stiff in operation

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

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

glow plug light on

Pass 31 Jan 2022 143,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 143,230 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged both mirrors small lower mirrors missing

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush play [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount worn slight play [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect attention soon damp down length of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 141,348 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no beam images (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens misted and deteriorated no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens misted and deteriorated no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged both mirrors small lower mirrors missing

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush play [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount worn slight play [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect attention soon damp down length of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 136,225 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 136,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside beam pattern not checked

Pass 30 Aug 2018 130,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip out side zone a no more then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 130,843 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip out side zone a no more then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 125,899 miles

Oil leak

indicator lens damaged/missing offside front

Fail 22 Aug 2017 125,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

indicator lens damaged/missing offside front

Pass 18 Aug 2016 120,333 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,878 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 113,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 106,471 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 106,466 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,171 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 99,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,392 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 92,392 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,223 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 90,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,948 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,187 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,348 miles

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

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

slight play nearside of steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,192 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 OTD is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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

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