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WJ03 OTK

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Outer sill holed not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

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

Rear brake back plates in poor condition

Top suspension mountings offside and nearside front worn

rear coil springs not matched

Fail 18 Aug 2022

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

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

Rear brake back plates in poor condition

Top suspension mountings offside and nearside front worn

rear coil springs not matched

Pass 7 Jul 2021 150,066 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills/jacking point have light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 150,066 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills/jacking point have light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 148,925 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 148,915 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 145,345 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 143,793 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 143,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 135,867 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front indicator lens cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2016 135,867 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front indicator lens cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2015 134,083 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 134,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,772 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 128,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 121,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 108,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 98,126 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 98,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,902 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 88,902 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 78,195 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 78,195 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 69,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,038 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 60,191 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2007 60,191 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,150 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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WJ03 OTK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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