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YT53 PFY

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,671 mi
Last recorded182,671 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 PFY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 182,671 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 182,671 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side mouldings missing/ fixing clips exposed/sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 178,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight coolant leak

Fail 13 Feb 2020 178,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight coolant leak

Pass 9 Feb 2019 171,997 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2019 171,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop eak (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 165,807 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 165,807 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 157,264 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 157,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 135,885 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 124,695 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre has uneven wear

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 4 Feb 2015 124,694 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre has uneven wear

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 15 Jan 2014 115,069 miles

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

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

the nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outside edge

Fail 14 Jan 2014 115,068 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

the nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outside edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 103,096 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 103,095 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 92,010 miles

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 6 Feb 2012 92,008 miles

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

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

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

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,430 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 76,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,291 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 61,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,958 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak from turbo return pipe

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

brake fluid level low

front pads appear low

nearside rear hand and footbrake noisey

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed and perished and tread wearing on outer edge

tested in damp conditions

Fail 15 Jan 2008 44,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

brake fluid level low

front pads appear low

nearside rear hand and footbrake noisey

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed and perished and tread wearing on outer edge

tested in damp conditions

Pass 1 May 2007 36,879 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,814 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades splitting

engine oil leak

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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YT53 PFY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YT53 PFY, 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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YT53 PFY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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