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AP53 BYW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BYW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 99,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,393 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 89,390 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 79,839 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,700 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 67,699 miles

Rear Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 54,494 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,494 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,527 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 50,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,399 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,663 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre no cords expossed

offside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,740 miles

exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,434 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 28,434 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,380 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 25,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,504 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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AP53 BYW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP53 BYW, 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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AP53 BYW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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