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WM03 SHV

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,265 mi
Last recorded147,265 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 SHV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 147,265 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 147,265 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 134,699 miles

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2014 129,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 126,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

slight oil from s/rack

Fail 8 Jan 2013 126,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light on

slight oil from s/rack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 118,183 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 118,180 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 111,888 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 104,350 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 104,285 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,257 miles

condition of front discs

condition of rear discs

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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WM03 SHV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM03 SHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM03 SHV registered?

WM03 SHV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is WM03 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 SHV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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