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YH03 KPR

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,563 mi
Last recorded179,563 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 KPR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 179,563 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 179,440 miles

Front BONNET HAD TO OPENED WITH PLIERS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS ()

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

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

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

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STRUT MOUNT

Fail 17 Nov 2022 179,431 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front BONNET HAD TO OPENED WITH PLIERS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STRUT MOUNT

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 178,003 miles

1 of 2 fuel tank straps corroded away

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

H/brake only just met requirements

Nearside Front slight play in steering tiebar

Offside Front slight play in top shock bearing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 177,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

1 of 2 fuel tank support straps corroded away

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in steering tiebar

Offside Front slight play in top shock bearing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 177,841 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 fuel tank support straps corroded away

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in steering tiebar

Offside Front slight play in top shock bearing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 167,517 miles

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

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

some scoreing to brake discs

Fail 16 Nov 2020 167,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

some scoreing to brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2019 163,564 miles

offside front indicator lens

Fail 22 Nov 2019 163,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

offside front indicator lens

Pass 4 Jun 2018 155,877 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 155,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 154,155 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 154,154 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 150,896 miles

Ball joint has slight play offside and nearside steering rack knuckles (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 150,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lost colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Statutory seat belt missing all rears inaccessible (5.1.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside fronts on inner edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play offside and nearside steering rack knuckles (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 142,660 miles

heavy duty rear coil spring fitted to offside rear and standard coil spring fitted to nearside rear

Fail 5 Jun 2015 142,652 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy duty rear coil spring fitted to offside rear and standard coil spring fitted to nearside rear

Pass 5 Jun 2014 133,289 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear back plates corroded

N/s/f and n/s/r sill damage

N/s/f seat has slight movement

N/s/f sill damage

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 133,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear back plates corroded

N/s/f and n/s/r sill damage

N/s/f seat has slight movement

N/s/f sill damage

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 122,209 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 122,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,822 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 104,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 89,028 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 85,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 74,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 74,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 60,652 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,243 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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YH03 KPR is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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