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BF03 OFC

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

236,852 mi
Last recorded236,852 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 236,852 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 236,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 195 65 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 233,139 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 233,106 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 224,470 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 224,470 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 213,017 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 203,411 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm got slight play

rear door got bumper obstruction to open it

Pass 1 Apr 2011 192,969 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 177,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 153,955 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 153,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has various flat spots

Pass 16 Apr 2008 122,952 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 122,952 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 88,835 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,742 miles

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

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

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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BF03 OFC 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 68.8%.

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 BF03 OFC, 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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BF03 OFC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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