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BD53 ECV

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,839 mi
Last recorded198,839 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ECV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 198,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear brake discs getting in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2013 198,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear brake discs getting in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2012 188,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 168,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 149,483 miles

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

N/S/R tailight [1 bulb inopperative]

Plastic cover over boot lock catch loose

Pass 14 Oct 2010 133,836 miles

O/S/R tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2010 133,739 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/R tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 117,560 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 117,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 99,528 miles

Slight bind at N/S/R brake

Spare tyre soft

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,424 miles

bottom raidiator cradle in poor condition

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,168 miles

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

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

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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BD53 ECV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD53 ECV, 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 BD53 ECV registered?

BD53 ECV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BD53 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 ECV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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