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AV53 OAP

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,027 mi
Last recorded95,027 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OAP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 95,027 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire above cant see fully (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material each side of axle by flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 91,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges also starting to perrish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,989 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 86,989 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,959 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,872 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front and n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,823 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,823 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter insecure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,966 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,631 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 47,631 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,721 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 39,904 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

slight play n/s/r anti-roll bar link

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 33,904 miles

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

offside door mirror broken

Pass 28 May 2012 26,914 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,116 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,583 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,235 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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AV53 OAP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue 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 AV53 OAP, 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 AV53 OAP registered?

AV53 OAP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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