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WV53 EPL

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,416 mi
Last recorded128,416 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 EPL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 128,416 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 128,416 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 128,389 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 128,389 miles

Nearside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 128,320 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 128,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 127,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 127,955 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,334 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 125,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2019 122,653 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 122,653 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 117,903 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 117,903 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,830 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured reflector loose inside (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,930 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,871 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,052 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,869 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,215 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 80,733 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2008 80,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,452 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 70,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,459 miles

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

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

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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WV53 EPL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 WV53 EPL, 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 WV53 EPL registered?

WV53 EPL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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