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AD54 VAO

2004 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

178,991 mi
Last recorded178,991 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primera73,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VAO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 178,991 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 178,991 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 174,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 167,647 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 167,647 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 160,770 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 151,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 142,421 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 129,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear brake slightly low performance( foot and hand)

Fail 22 Oct 2019 129,023 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear brake slightly low performance( foot and hand)

Pass 16 Oct 2018 114,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 114,371 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,674 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,744 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Oct 2016 82,669 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,578 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside rear inner brake pad appears worn thin

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,806 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,595 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,851 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,186 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,904 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 17,073 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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AD54 VAO is a 2004 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 73,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD54 VAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD54 VAO registered?

AD54 VAO is a 2004 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is AD54 VAO safe to buy?

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