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AO53 RUU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,714 mi
Last recorded117,714 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RUU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,714 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arms have play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 117,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arms have play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,688 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pitting, borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front subframe, rear braces corroded

slight corrosion on front shock casings and coil springs

Fail 28 Oct 2016 98,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Braking system leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pitting, borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front subframe, rear braces corroded

slight corrosion on front shock casings and coil springs

Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,410 miles

VERY SLIGHT PLAY BOTH INNER STEERING RACK ENDS NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,927 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,816 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,558 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,742 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 57,742 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,169 miles

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,860 miles

Rear floor of vehicle boarded out

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,932 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 RUU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO53 RUU, 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 AO53 RUU registered?

AO53 RUU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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