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BJ53 ZFZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,057 mi
Last recorded62,057 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZFZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 62,057 miles

outer body sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,371 miles

Offside Front abs wires insecure

exhaust system rusty and weak in places

front cross member very rusty

oil leak

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Fail 4 Sep 2017 59,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front abs wires insecure

exhaust system rusty and weak in places

front cross member very rusty

oil leak

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,483 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 57,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,980 miles

fog lamp tell tale interacts with o/s rear lamp

Fail 3 Sep 2015 54,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

fog lamp tell tale interacts with o/s rear lamp

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery appears to have been leaking electrolyte

fog lamp tell tale illuminates when brakes depressed interaction with osr lamp unit

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,933 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear fog lamp tell tale interacts with osr lights

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,238 miles

hazard warning switch interacts with rear fog lamp telltale

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance 22%

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,618 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fog lamp tell tale interacts with osr lights

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Sep 2010 38,618 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fog lamp tell tale interacts with osr lights

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,932 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,448 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 23,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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BJ53 ZFZ 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 BJ53 ZFZ, 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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BJ53 ZFZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 ZFZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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