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AO52 FMU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,099 mi
Last recorded171,099 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FMU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 171,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 171,098 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 160,720 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2017 160,720 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2016 150,843 miles

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 20 Jan 2016 150,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Jan 2015 138,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc plate slightly corroded

windscreen cracked below drivers vision

Fail 20 Jan 2015 138,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear brake disc plate slightly corroded

windscreen cracked below drivers vision

Pass 8 Jan 2014 122,938 miles

n/s/f inner track rod slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 111,907 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,637 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 94,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 75,649 miles

corner of n/s/f bumper damaged.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 65,373 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 65,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,653 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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AO52 FMU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO52 FMU, 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 AO52 FMU registered?

AO52 FMU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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