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YC53 HJN

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,200 mi
Last recorded198,200 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HJN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 198,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 189,036 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 189,036 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 180,956 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 180,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 175,076 miles

Centre not working

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 175,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre not working

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2015 146,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 146,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 127,691 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,791 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear lens damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2013 115,787 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnett stay missing

o/s/rear lens damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2012 111,104 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 111,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,834 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 99,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 90,366 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,271 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 70,271 miles

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

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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YC53 HJN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver 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 YC53 HJN, 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 YC53 HJN registered?

YC53 HJN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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