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LJ52 SMX

2002 Nissan Primastar

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,187 mi
Last recorded122,187 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primastar104,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 SMX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 122,187 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2016 117,376 miles

Central stop light not working

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s and n/s rear tyre inner sidewalls and treads splitting

oil leak from engine

windscreen damaged in zone B but not in view of road

Fail 8 Nov 2016 117,376 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner facings (3.5.1i)

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

Central stop light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s and n/s rear tyre inner sidewalls and treads splitting

oil leak from engine

windscreen damaged in zone B but not in view of road

Pass 16 Jun 2015 113,102 miles

coolant rad leaking

engine oil leake

nearside front brake disc badley corroded on inner surface

Fail 15 Jun 2015 113,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

coolant rad leaking

engine oil leake

nearside front brake disc badley corroded on inner surface

Pass 6 Jun 2014 109,164 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

center brake light not working

Fail 4 Jun 2014 109,164 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

center brake light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,402 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)

center rear stop light not working

Fail 18 Apr 2013 105,396 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

center rear stop light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2012 97,712 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,020 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2011 87,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,898 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 71,893 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 62,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,589 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 48,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,709 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 36,663 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine management light on

rear discs very rusty

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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LJ52 SMX is a 2002 Nissan Primastar in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LJ52 SMX, 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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What year was LJ52 SMX registered?

LJ52 SMX is a 2002 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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