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BK53 KBF

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,589 mi
Last recorded63,589 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KBF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,589 miles

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 63,589 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,197 miles

knocking noise from rear

travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,726 miles

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 55,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,224 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and kicking

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 53,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs corroded and kicking

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,603 miles

front and rear discs corroded

front exhaust corroded and leaking

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 25 Sep 2013 50,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

front and rear discs corroded

front exhaust corroded and leaking

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,037 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 48,037 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,314 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,186 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 43,186 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and leaking

Fail 21 Sep 2009 42,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear discs slightly pitted

slight play on both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,485 miles

front and rear discs slightly pitted

slight play on both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,407 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,350 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,282 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 KBF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KBF, 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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BK53 KBF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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