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WU53 OJE

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,634 mi
Last recorded229,634 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 OJE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 229,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (Handbrake Cable) slightly damaged/heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 183,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 180,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front handbrake outer cable corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2018 180,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front handbrake outer cable corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 177,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake plate deteriorated

advise parking brake cable deteriorating

slight oil leak

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2016 174,931 miles

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

offside rear park brake cable corroded

power steering slightly heavy in operation

spare tyre cords exposed

Fail 15 Nov 2016 174,931 miles

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

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

offside rear park brake cable corroded

power steering slightly heavy in operation

spare tyre cords exposed

Pass 29 Oct 2015 174,926 miles

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear handbrake cable corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 174,926 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear handbrake cable corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 174,922 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 174,919 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 170,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 158,097 miles

Both front brake discs badly worn

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011

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

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs badly worn

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 133,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 133,428 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 11,245 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 112,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 94,382 miles

gearbox mount bolts loose

Pass 12 Dec 2006 77,634 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 77,633 miles

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

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

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

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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WU53 OJE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WU53 OJE, 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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WU53 OJE is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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