MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTRE (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play BETWEEN COLUMN AND RACK (2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front JACK POINT CORRODED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on legal limits (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on legal limits (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Issues with rear trailer plug socket on presentation for test at time of test
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Product on front headlights but not affecting beam output or beam pattern at time of test
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front registration plate i9n poor condition
rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted
Oil leak
rear brake discs poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
rear brake discs poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY03 HCP is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YY03 HCP, 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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YY03 HCP is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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