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DY53 ZDU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,040 mi
Last recorded137,040 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ZDU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 137,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 137,040 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 May 2008 131,313 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 131,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,022 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 101,895 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 101,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 101,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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DY53 ZDU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DY53 ZDU, 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 DY53 ZDU registered?

DY53 ZDU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is DY53 ZDU safe to buy?

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