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AO53 TKX

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,921 mi
Last recorded161,921 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 161,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 161,921 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 150,799 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 144,195 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,229 miles

headlamp lens's becoming dull

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2017 138,456 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 2 Nov 2017 138,456 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 2 Nov 2016 132,519 miles

Front indicators and side repeater slightly discoloured

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

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

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

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 27 Oct 2015 126,638 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Front indicators and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre cracking and has a nail in tread area

Outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,322 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes heavily greased - not allowing full inspection

front crossmember corroding

headlamp lenses starting to tarnish

rear tyres perishing

slight bind on nearside front brake when rotated by hand

Fail 29 Oct 2014 119,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes heavily greased - not allowing full inspection

front crossmember corroding

headlamp lenses starting to tarnish

rear pads getting low

rear tyres perishing

slight bind on nearside front and nearside rear brakes when rotated by hand

Pass 22 Oct 2013 110,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2013 110,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2012 101,923 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fuel lines starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2011 92,463 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2011 92,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,076 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,406 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,525 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,849 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 50,849 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,292 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 TKX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

AO53 TKX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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