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AP53 CAV

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,277 mi
Last recorded100,277 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CAV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 100,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 99,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,674 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 85,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,309 miles

front to rear brake pipes rustyboth sides

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,097 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,030 miles

Engine managment warning lamp illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Both wiper blades split on ends

Engine managment warning lamp illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,375 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 38,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2011 31,078 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 31,078 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 23,530 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 23,530 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 10,557 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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AP53 CAV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver 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 AP53 CAV, 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 AP53 CAV registered?

AP53 CAV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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