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AJ53 JRU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,912 mi
Last recorded133,912 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JRU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 133,912 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 129,294 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs are getting rusted on inner surfaces

Pass 28 Nov 2016 125,894 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 125,894 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 119,160 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 114,799 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 114,799 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,486 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 109,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,686 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,353 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 94,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 82,615 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2009 82,589 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 69,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 60,899 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2006 60,899 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AJ53 JRU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ53 JRU, 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 AJ53 JRU registered?

AJ53 JRU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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