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AK53 HTX

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,758 mi
Last recorded70,758 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HTX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 70,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 67,439 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 67,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 65,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,564 miles

Damage to Rear

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,446 miles

Damage to rear

Fail 15 Jan 2021 60,446 miles

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

Damage to rear

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,049 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,730 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 54,730 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,808 miles

Front brake pads on limit.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Nearside rear light damaged.

Offside rear tyre perished and starting to split.

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Rear number plate starting to separate.

Slight play in nearside front and offside rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,921 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside rear light damaged.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,931 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 33,945 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,020 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,826 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,433 miles

outter sill panel covers fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,942 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,182 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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AK53 HTX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AK53 HTX, 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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What year was AK53 HTX registered?

AK53 HTX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is AK53 HTX safe to buy?

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