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AU53 SFK

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,987 mi
Last recorded145,987 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 SFK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 145,987 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 141,856 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 96,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,868 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,842 miles

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

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

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on edges

end play in near side front of steering rack

front brake discs worn and rusty

front bumper damaged

jacking damage to both outer sills

Pass 2 Apr 2011 71,729 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 71,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,020 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 66,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 58,768 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 58,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,265 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut on outer wall

Fail 9 Nov 2007 52,263 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slight cut on outer wall

Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,589 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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AU53 SFK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU53 SFK, 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 AU53 SFK registered?

AU53 SFK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is AU53 SFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 SFK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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