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AJ53 LMU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

237,316 mi
Last recorded237,316 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 237,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 237,316 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 225,720 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 225,720 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 219,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 209,618 miles

Offside oil,leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on edge inner face (3.5.1i)

radiator leaking

rear disc cover plates corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 209,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside oil,leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on edge inner face (3.5.1i)

radiator leaking

rear disc cover plates corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 195,539 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 187,420 miles

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 28 Nov 2013 184,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 172,157 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 172,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 150,449 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 132,104 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 113,881 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 113,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,339 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,879 miles

Slight play in both track rod ends

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 LMU 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 78.9%.

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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

AJ53 LMU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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