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Nissan PRIMASTAR - 2004

452.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Nissan PRIMASTAR, model year 2004. Sample size: 748 cars, 1,748 tests and 7,905 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 748 cars

The 2004 Nissan Primastar has a higher overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with approximately 452 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 18% above the average of 382. Notably, the Primastar performs significantly worse in categories such as Brakes and Steering, with defect rates of 213 and 50 per 100, respectively, compared to the averages of 167 and 25. In contrast, it shows better performance in Visibility and Lights & Electrics, with defect rates of 52 and 134, respectively, exceeding the average rates. Additionally, the model demonstrates increasing defect rates with higher mileage, particularly in the 31,000 to 62,000 miles range.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 748 cars

More model years for Nissan PRIMASTAR

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2022

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 29.9% worse
213.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 100.0% worse
49.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
Visibility
▼ 76.8% worse
51.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
Lights & Electrics
▼ 21.7% worse
133.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
  • Beam image obviously incorrect
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 4.5% better
298.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 3.9% better
61.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 73.9% worse
24.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
  • An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
  • A seat belt:
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
  • Audible warning:
  • A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
Other
▼ 42.0% worse
71.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour to an extent likely to obscure the vision of other road users
  • Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Emissions test unable to be completed

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 650 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 541
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 459
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 414
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 380
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 360
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 284
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 277
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 268
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 223
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 170

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 284
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 132
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 116
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 115
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 107
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 84
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 80
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 78
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 58