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YC53 HLO

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,004 mi
Last recorded129,004 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HLO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 129,004 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 125,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 243,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 233,835 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 222,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 212,537 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mount got play

Fail 7 Nov 2013 212,537 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mount got play

Pass 5 Nov 2012 202,253 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 190,422 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 178,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 161,019 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bottom stabaliser arm bush torn.

drive belt missing ribs.

engine top cover loose.

play in n/s steering tie rod.

radiator bottom hose leaking.

windscreen has many stonechips.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 161,019 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bottom stabaliser arm bush torn.

drive belt missing ribs.

engine top cover loose.

play in n/s steering tie rod.

radiator bottom hose leaking.

windscreen has many stonechips.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 138,163 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 117,252 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 117,252 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 95,928 miles

chip in windscreen

front wipers smearing slightly

slight nock in steering rack

Fail 14 Oct 2006 95,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

front wiper blades starting to smear slightly

several chips in windscreen

slight play in steering rack causing a knocking noise when steering rocked side to side

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 HLO is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HLO, 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 HLO registered?

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

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