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BD52 XGU

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,629 mi
Last recorded124,629 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XGU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 124,629 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 123,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 123,678 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 123,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex end section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play at wheel further investigation required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex end section (1.1.11 (c))

emmisions readings up and down not steady

rear axle steady bar bush spliting

rear brake back plates corrosion

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,254 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 116,605 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 116,605 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,343 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 112,343 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 109,302 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

slight play detected N/S front wheel

Fail 13 Dec 2018 103,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight play detected N/S front wheel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,313 miles

Nearside Front ABS ring on drive shaft possible broken

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 97,313 miles

Nearside Front ABS ring on drive shaft possible broken

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 90,700 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 90,700 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,347 miles

oil leak from front panel area possible oil cooler

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,932 miles

Centre upper stop light not working.

Rear brake discs slight corrosion visible.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,665 miles

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

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

Oil leak

center upper stop light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,988 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 34,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,478 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,177 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 22,642 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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BD52 XGU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD52 XGU, 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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BD52 XGU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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