2013 Nissan Primastar 2.0L Diesel · OY13 YJU
2013 Nissan Primastar (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 164,847 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PRIMASTAR
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY13 YJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 164,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY13 YJU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Nissan Primastar (OY13 YJU) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OY13 YJU Mileage History
- 20/06/2022140,837 mi
- 14/06/2023145,587 mi+4,750 mi
- 19/07/2024150,392 mi+4,805 mi
- 13/11/2025164,847 mi+14,455 mi
- 18/11/2025164,847 mi
Average of roughly 7,032 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Primastar
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: NISSAN PRIMASTAR
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Steering wheel cracking and possible detachment (recall R/2016/185)(Serious)
Recall R/2016/185, launched in September 2016, names Primastars built between 25 September 2012 and 14 December 2013 where a production error can let cracks form in the steering wheel, compromising its strength and in extreme conditions allowing it to detach while driving. My MOT Checker's summary of the DVSA register repeats the same defect and its remedy - replace the steering wheel. The practical point for a buyer of a nine or ten-year-old van is that a campaign nobody thought about after the initial notice will not have been carried out, and the tell is cracks around the rim and spokes or a wheel that has clearly been renewed without paperwork.
- Cam belt, fuel system and brake wear add up fast on high-mileage vans(Moderate)
The RAC's Primastar buying guide is unusually specific about what costs money: the engines are rugged but 72,000 miles is the cam belt interval and a van that has missed it needs a £350 discount, glow plug replacement is around £500, injectors about £1,000, a fuel pump roughly £2,000 and a replacement gearbox around £1,000, while vans driven fully loaded can eat through pads and discs and the named wear items include slipping clutches and tired rear suspension. It also warns that a persistent engine management light can mean a wiring loom or ECU fault rather than the cheaper camshaft sensor. None of these are surprises on a twelve-year-old diesel van, but they are the difference between a £1,500 buy and a £4,000 one.
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- Steering wheel cracking and possible detachment (recall R/2016/185)Serious
Recall R/2016/185, launched in September 2016, names Primastars built between 25 September 2012 and 14 December 2013 where a production error can let cracks form in the steering wheel, compromising its strength and in extreme conditions allowing it to detach while driving. My MOT Checker's summary of the DVSA register repeats the same defect and its remedy - replace the steering wheel. The practical point for a buyer of a nine or ten-year-old van is that a campaign nobody thought about after the initial notice will not have been carried out, and the tell is cracks around the rim and spokes or a wheel that has clearly been renewed without paperwork.
- Cam belt, fuel system and brake wear add up fast on high-mileage vansModerate
The RAC's Primastar buying guide is unusually specific about what costs money: the engines are rugged but 72,000 miles is the cam belt interval and a van that has missed it needs a £350 discount, glow plug replacement is around £500, injectors about £1,000, a fuel pump roughly £2,000 and a replacement gearbox around £1,000, while vans driven fully loaded can eat through pads and discs and the named wear items include slipping clutches and tired rear suspension. It also warns that a persistent engine management light can mean a wiring loom or ECU fault rather than the cheaper camshaft sensor. None of these are surprises on a twelve-year-old diesel van, but they are the difference between a £1,500 buy and a £4,000 one.
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