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AG03 GAS

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,721 mi
Last recorded179,721 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 GAS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 179,721 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 179,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 165,159 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 151,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 151,060 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 145,837 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 141,281 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

centre brake light inop

Fail 15 Jan 2016 141,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear from fuel tank back to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flei to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe between calliper and flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both front torn (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 10 Feb 2015 136,181 miles

Both rear brake disc backing plates corroded

N/s/f tyre feathering on outer shoulder

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r & N/s/r brake pipes to flexi corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2015 136,167 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both rear brake disc backing plates corroded

N/s/f tyre feathering on outer shoulder

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r & N/s/r brake pipes to flexi corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 122,817 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 112,766 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,075 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 97,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 97,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 92,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 89,900 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 89,829 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,678 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 75,678 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,789 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 66,789 miles

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

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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AG03 GAS is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AG03 GAS, 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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AG03 GAS is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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