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YH03 KOU

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

84,977 mi
Last recorded84,977 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 KOU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 84,977 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,500 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 72,471 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,347 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 55,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,024 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 51,022 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,069 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 47,058 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,471 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 41,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,379 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 30,378 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,863 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 23,863 miles

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

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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YH03 KOU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH03 KOU, 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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YH03 KOU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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