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WR53 YPV

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,650 mi
Last recorded156,650 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 YPV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 156,650 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2017 156,544 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2016 141,357 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 141,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,997 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S windscreen washer partially blocked.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lower radiator hose clip corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 116,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S windscreen washer partially blocked.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lower radiator hose clip corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,939 miles

noise from clutch bearing

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres outer walls perished

Fail 21 Aug 2013 103,939 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

noise from clutch bearing

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres outer walls perished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,087 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 86,087 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,061 miles

Coolant leak

o/s side mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,319 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,835 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 48,833 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,999 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 39,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 39,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil light staying on

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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WR53 YPV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WR53 YPV, 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 WR53 YPV registered?

WR53 YPV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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