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YY03 HCP

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,456 mi
Last recorded193,456 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 HCP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 193,456 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 193,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 192,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 192,086 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 177,686 miles

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 ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 177,686 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 172,898 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 172,898 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 166,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 154,508 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 154,482 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 146,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 135,956 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 135,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 124,281 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2011 124,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 106,827 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 76,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,623 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 63,430 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,632 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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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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