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HV52 LMK

2002 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

152,812 mi
Last recorded152,812 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primastar104,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 LMK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 152,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 152,705 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,197 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside inner steps and jacking points undersealed

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

Rear all suspension components undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2023 146,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp loose

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel missing ()

Fail 31 Mar 2023 146,165 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp loose

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel missing ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,132 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 146,090 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 146,088 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted linkage missing/broken (1.1.17 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split slightly on one end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 139,500 miles

lower engine mounting perished

Fail 31 Oct 2019 139,500 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

lower engine mounting perished

Pass 15 Oct 2018 139,108 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 139,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 130,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 130,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 130,859 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 116,826 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 116,826 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,167 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 109,167 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,558 miles

front screen chipped,n/s lower mirror missing,coolant low,washer bottle cap missing,undertray loose,slight play in steering rack.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,540 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 98,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,665 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 77,457 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 77,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,043 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,776 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 31,981 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 31,533 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HV52 LMK is a 2002 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HV52 LMK, 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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HV52 LMK is a 2002 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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