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AV53 UTN

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,816 mi
Last recorded131,816 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2020 131,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 128,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 123,862 miles

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

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively Both Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 123,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively Both Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 120,113 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,958 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,554 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 103,533 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,510 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 91,510 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,099 miles

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

both front bake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,105 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 55,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,909 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 UTN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

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

Is AV53 UTN safe to buy?

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