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AJ53 YFG

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,078 mi
Last recorded60,078 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YFG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 60,078 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Offside washer poor

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake effort on minimum 16%

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 24 Nov 2025 60,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Offside washer poor

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake effort on minimum 16%

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 2 Dec 2024 59,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns very poor

Fail 2 Dec 2024 59,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns very poor

Pass 27 Nov 2023 57,903 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

headlamp patterns very poor

washers slightly poor

Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,277 miles

Both front headlamps misted & aims very poor

Handbrake travel very high

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% imbalance across front axle, lag from N/S/F (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various tiny chips front windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns very poor

Pass 21 Nov 2020 54,879 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns very poor

Fail 21 Nov 2020 54,879 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns very poor

Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,793 miles

Front wipers slightly poor

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support mounting very corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 52,384 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever travel high

wipers slightly poor

Fail 13 Nov 2018 52,384 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever travel high

wipers slightly poor

Pass 4 Dec 2017 50,782 miles

Front both tyres worn edges/cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake lag-29%

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges/cracking/losing shape inner edge

Offside Front brake slight bind

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Fail 4 Dec 2017 50,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both tyres worn edges/cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake lag-29%

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges/cracking/losing shape inner edge

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,768 miles

Both front tyres cracking on tread

Both front tyres wearing edges

Both headlamps misted

Both headlight aims slightly poor

Both washer jets 50% blocked

N/S/R tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,721 miles

Both front headlamp aims fairly poor

Both front headlamps misted

Both front tyres starting to crack on tread

Both front tyres starting to wear edges

General oil leak around engine

N/S/R tyre stepping inner edge minorly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 39,913 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,551 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,388 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,729 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,762 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,098 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 10,842 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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AJ53 YFG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AJ53 YFG, 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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AJ53 YFG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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