2003 Nissan Primastar 1.9L Diesel · MJ53 CTO
2003 Nissan Primastar (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 145,977 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PRIMASTAR
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MJ53 CTO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 145,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MJ53 CTO Mileage History
- 12/12/200635,832 mi
- 12/12/200635,832 mi
- 03/12/200743,640 mi+7,808 mi
- 11/12/200852,137 mi+8,497 mi
- 11/12/200960,122 mi+7,985 mi
- 10/12/201069,324 mi+9,202 mi
- 14/12/201069,324 mi
- 08/12/201177,059 mi+7,735 mi
- 11/12/201283,798 mi+6,739 mi
- 13/12/201283,798 mi
- 28/11/201390,535 mi+6,737 mi
- 03/12/201390,535 mi
- 20/11/201497,646 mi+7,111 mi
- 20/11/201497,646 mi
- 04/11/2015104,512 mi+6,866 mi
- 18/11/2015104,512 mi
- 15/12/2016113,601 mi+9,089 mi
- 20/12/2016113,601 mi
- 29/06/2018114,962 mi+1,361 mi
- 08/02/2021122,118 mi+7,156 mi
- 30/11/2022123,257 mi+1,139 mi
- 05/04/2024132,747 mi+9,490 mi
- 24/04/2025137,909 mi+5,162 mi
- 20/04/2026145,977 mi+8,068 mi
Average of roughly 5,691 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
MJ53 CTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Primastar (MJ53 CTO) between December 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)”.
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