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AU53 WSK

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,278 mi
Last recorded121,278 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WSK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2020 121,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded MOUNTED ON AXLE BEAM (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded MOUNTED ON AXLE BEAM (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

FRONT CROSS MEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED BY RADIATOR

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION TOWARDS REAR

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PLUS TYRE PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,148 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage nr rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 111,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 103,498 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 99,094 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 95,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,719 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyres cutting out on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,017 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 85,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 80,390 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,313 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 77,313 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 67,134 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 48,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 31,438 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,293 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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AU53 WSK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU53 WSK, 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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AU53 WSK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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