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AO53 HKH

2003 Nissan Primastar

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

183,199 mi
Last recorded183,199 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HKH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 183,199 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 183,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working connection fault (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 178,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 173,447 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 173,444 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 166,056 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 166,053 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 157,760 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 151,066 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 144,645 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 133,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,833 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 103,482 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 103,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,448 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,029 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 72,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,253 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 62,253 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,274 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 53,155 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,222 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,022 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 36,015 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,427 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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AO53 HKH is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AO53 HKH, 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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AO53 HKH is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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