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YS53 YLN

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,646 mi
Last recorded124,646 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 YLN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 124,646 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 124,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ans offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,751 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 122,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 121,893 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 120,128 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 120,128 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 119,169 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 119,169 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 116,548 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 116,533 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,033 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 115,033 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 109,017 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 107,720 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 106,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 106,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,296 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 99,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 95,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,323 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre inner and outer edge has slight wear.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 73,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside steering rack has slight movement.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 73,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside steering rack has slight movement.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,174 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,634 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 31,634 miles

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

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

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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YS53 YLN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YS53 YLN, 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 YS53 YLN registered?

YS53 YLN is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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