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AO03 SZR

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,705 mi
Last recorded208,705 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SZR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 208,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 217,212 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 217,163 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 214,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 14 Apr 2018 214,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 3 Apr 2017 202,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 193,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 193,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 179,364 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 154,092 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 154,091 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 140,898 miles

rear brake backplates corroded

wiper marks on screen

Fail 7 Mar 2012 140,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake backplates corroded

wiper marks on screen

Pass 17 Mar 2010 104,215 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 90,991 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,341 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 78,160 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,615 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,930 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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AO03 SZR 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 AO03 SZR, 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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AO03 SZR is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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