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YF53 EZV

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

195,949 mi
Last recorded195,949 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 EZV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 195,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 195,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill {jacking point} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill {jacking point } (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 195,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 195,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 194,821 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 191,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nearside rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake just within limits ok at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2021 191,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nearside rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake just within limits ok at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2020 186,648 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

parking brake just within limits ok at time off test

Pass 10 Sep 2019 180,525 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 180,525 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 167,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 163,084 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 158,440 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 158,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 147,163 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 146,877 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 133,954 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 133,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/front steering inner rod joint has slightly play

Pass 16 Jan 2012 119,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 105,210 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 105,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,252 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,312 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 71,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

high rise brake light inoperative

Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,041 miles

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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YF53 EZV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YF53 EZV, 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 YF53 EZV registered?

YF53 EZV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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