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EG52 FHO

2002 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Nissan Primastar104,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG52 FHO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025
Pass 24 Aug 2022

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020
Fail 14 Oct 2020

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 248,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 245,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 243,617 miles

Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 243,617 miles

Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 243,611 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 241,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 241,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 239,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

windscreen damaged, but not effecting the view of the road

Fail 29 Aug 2015 239,959 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure day running lamp (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65c16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

windscreen damaged, but not effecting the view of the road

Pass 6 Sep 2014 238,228 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

windscreen damaged, but not effecting the view of the raod

Fail 30 Aug 2014 238,228 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

windscreen damaged, but not effecting the view of the raod

Pass 13 Aug 2013 235,740 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 235,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 215,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads starting to wear low to the nearside

Pass 13 Aug 2012 215,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake pads starting to wear low to the nearside

Pass 16 Aug 2011 194,017 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 193,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 172,007 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 172,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 157,621 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 157,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 137,468 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

at time of test, vehicle had one set of registration plates on top of another.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

washer jets partially blocked.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 137,468 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

at time of test, vehicle had one set of registration plates on top of another.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

washer jets partially blocked.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 108,830 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal pad insecure.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 108,830 miles

clutch pedal pad insecure.

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 81,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,232 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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EG52 FHO is a 2002 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 104,542 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 EG52 FHO, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EG52 FHO is a 2002 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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