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AP53 GAX

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,710 mi
Last recorded56,710 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GAX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,710 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,384 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 92,384 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 61,561 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 58,937 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,303 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,883 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 50,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,066 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 48,066 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,337 miles

all four tyres down to 2mmtread

Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,158 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 28,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 GAX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP53 GAX registered?

AP53 GAX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is AP53 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 GAX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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