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AO53 RSX

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,978 mi
Last recorded63,978 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RSX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair + parking brake system (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair + parking brake system (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 56,554 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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))

both sides sill backing panels corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 May 2019 56,519 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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))

both sides sill backing panels corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 May 2018 52,232 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 47,869 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2017 47,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,655 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

center rear seat belt would not be able to fit around a person but operation of belt ok

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 41,140 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 40,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,876 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,339 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,235 miles

front brake pads 1/2 worn

o/s rear brake disc corroding on inner face

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,467 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,043 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,770 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,416 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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AO53 RSX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO53 RSX, 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 AO53 RSX registered?

AO53 RSX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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