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AF53 MXC

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,889 mi
Last recorded84,889 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MXC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,889 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General surface corrosion heavy in places front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear light unit damaged and been taped

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs shields heavily corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose advise repair

Rear tyres surface cracking between tread

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside sills corroded outer trims fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 84,889 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General surface corrosion heavy in places front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear light unit damaged and been taped

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs shields heavily corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose advise repair

Rear tyres surface cracking between tread

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside sills corroded outer trims fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,448 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

brake pedal spongy advice service or repair

engine has intermittent missfire

n/s and o/s rear light units have water inside

rear exhaust heatshield adrift

slight smoke from exhaust but not excessive

unable to check n/s and o/s outer sills due to sideskirts fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2023 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

brake pedal spongy advice service or repair

engine has intermittent missfire

n/s and o/s rear light units have water inside

rear exhaust heatshield adrift

slight smoke from exhaust but not excessive

unable to check n/s and o/s outer sills due to sideskirts fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2023 83,406 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective go to floor when pushed (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heart shield lose

Pass 7 Sep 2022 81,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,791 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

tyre pressures low

Fail 8 Sep 2021 78,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

tyre pressures low

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,079 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2019 74,900 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,903 miles

parking brake lever travel just servicable

Fail 12 Sep 2018 71,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever travel just servicable

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,245 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 95,245 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 61,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,447 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,686 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,117 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,546 miles

offside front brake disc corroding on inside face

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,999 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2008 62,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,807 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,721 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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AF53 MXC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF53 MXC, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF53 MXC is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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