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BF53 MDO

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,817 mi
Last recorded103,817 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MDO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 103,817 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,140 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,452 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Slight blow on exhaust.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 101,452 miles

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

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

Front brake pads worn.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,806 miles

Boot can not be opened

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre age cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2015 88,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Boot can not be opened

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre age cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,237 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 77,237 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,936 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,801 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,448 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 31,431 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,019 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,202 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,057 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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BF53 MDO is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF53 MDO, 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 BF53 MDO registered?

BF53 MDO is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is BF53 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 MDO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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