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AO53 TNF

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,409 mi
Last recorded117,409 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TNF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 117,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 115,928 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod.... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 115,924 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod.... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 113,569 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 113,563 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,624 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 109,690 miles

osr tyre slightly misshaped on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2021 109,533 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

osr tyre slightly misshaped on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2020 105,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 105,170 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction parking permit obstructing view of the road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,007 miles

Light rusting to front chassis cross member

Rear Nearside and offside tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,194 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,493 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,672 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,044 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,419 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 TNF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

AO53 TNF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is AO53 TNF safe to buy?

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