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BK53 JSY

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,044 mi
Last recorded183,044 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 JSY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2012 183,044 miles

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

SLIGHT LEAKS ON POWER STEERING PIPES CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT FRAYED

Pass 21 Nov 2012 183,044 miles

SLIGHT LEAKS ON POWER STEERING PIPES CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT FRAYED

Pass 28 Oct 2011 169,088 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 169,088 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine managrment light 'on'

Pass 25 Oct 2010 147,667 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 147,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Baffles loose in centre silencer

Pass 23 Oct 2009 126,005 miles

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE CENTRE EXHAUST BAFFELS LOOSE REAR INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Fail 20 Oct 2009 125,797 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,558 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn and lipped

front pads getting low.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 86,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn and lipped

front pads getting low.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,929 miles

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness)

slight wear to front tyres on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,425 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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BK53 JSY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK53 JSY, 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 BK53 JSY registered?

BK53 JSY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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