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WJ52 ECW

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,830 mi
Last recorded138,830 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ECW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 138,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 138,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 138,830 miles

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

o/s/f strut top mounting slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2020 138,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s/f strut top mounting slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,937 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 130,937 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 115,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,770 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 106,770 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 100,647 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,268 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 95,266 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,100 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 78,992 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,817 miles

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

slight play both steering arms/track rod ends

Fail 25 Nov 2010 70,815 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play both steering arms/track rod ends

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,980 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 62,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,769 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,776 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,643 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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WJ52 ECW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ52 ECW, 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 WJ52 ECW registered?

WJ52 ECW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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