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Nissan Primastar

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc

S23 DRWMOT history

S23 DRW is a blue diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 6 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,341 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2015
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 DRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primastar
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 DRW was last recorded at 133,341 miles on 15 May 2015, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,216 miles · 27 Apr 2015
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2015 – 133,341 miles
  • 2014 – 128,649 miles
  • 2013 – 124,127 miles
  • 2012 – 118,986 miles
  • 2011 – 111,779 miles
  • 2010 – 106,557 miles
  • 2009 – 106,460 miles
  • 2007 – 103,654 miles
  • 2006 – 92,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth head light beam images becoming poor

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear both brake backing plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mounting brackets

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561224765606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth head light beam images becoming poor

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    441395746733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top slight play

  3. FailMileage not read7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    466482788043
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount slight play

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    455754086725
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Main axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

  5. PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    832221778204
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    407261885104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    809245168647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat worn

  8. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    239881925849
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  9. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    346561383636
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mounting brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector seals slight leak

  10. FailMileage not read1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    946928515306
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mounting brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector seals slight leak

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    534243796061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    677404988454
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer egde (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    657722779046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    914399348060
    • FailureNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass133,341 miles (+125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    133,341 miles
    Test number
    868105635136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail133,216 miles (+4,567)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,216 miles
    Test number
    577517615163
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass128,649 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    128,649 miles
    Test number
    436045714132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,127 miles (+5,141)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,127 miles
    Test number
    226410133433
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass118,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    797295042126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,986 miles (+7,207)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    939430042109
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass111,779 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,779 miles
    Test number
    146839331068
    • NoteBoth rear discs have pitting to pad surface
    • NoteOffside front disc has pitting to pad surface

  22. Fail111,779 miles (+5,222)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,779 miles
    Test number
    147938131090
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear discs have pitting to pad surface
    • NoteOffside front disc has pitting to pad surface

  23. Pass106,557 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,557 miles
    Test number
    221153940069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail106,557 miles (+97)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,557 miles
    Test number
    633270540019
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front wheel has a slight bind when rotated by hand

  25. Pass106,460 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,460 miles
    Test number
    861759749037
    • NoteAll discs are rusty
    • NoteNSF seat belt slightly frayed

  26. Fail106,448 miles (+2,794)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,448 miles
    Test number
    743443549029
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll discs are rusty
    • NoteNSF seat belt slightly frayed

  27. Pass103,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    103,654 miles
    Test number
    824322347348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail103,654 miles (+10,865)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,654 miles
    Test number
    293020647357
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass92,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    92,789 miles
    Test number
    822632596225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S23 DRW

Does S23 DRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DRW is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 DRW?
The MOT on S23 DRW is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 DRW done?
S23 DRW was recorded at 133,341 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2015, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has S23 DRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 DRW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 DRW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S23 DRW find?
S23 DRW passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front upper strut top slight play, and 1 more.

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