2004 Nissan Primastar · 3,012 MOT tests
2004 Nissan Primastar reliability
2004 Nissan Primastars fail 53.2% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Primastar years (3,012 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Primastars: 52.6%)
- 53.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Primastars: 52.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 154,263
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,012
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.4% of tests fail here (148% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Nissan Primastar
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics31.4%
- Suspension28.2%
- Brakes22%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors15.8%
- Steering13.4%
- Body, chassis and structure10.6%
- Tyres6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.56%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 9.16%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 8%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.08%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 5.61%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 5.51%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (23.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.9%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.84%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.99%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.86%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.99%)
Other years
Every Nissan Primastar year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Nissan Primastar reliable?
2004 Nissan Primastars fail 53.2% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Primastar years (3,012 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Nissan Primastar MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.56% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (9.16% of tests), position lamp not working (8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Nissan Primastar have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Nissan Primastar shows 154,263 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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