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EA53 EOC

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 EOC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 121,178 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/sf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2017 121,081 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

All four wheel fitted with incorrect wheel nuts

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 112,277 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 112,274 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 111,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 111,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,355 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,131 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 98,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Nov 2012 93,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,942 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 88,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 81,338 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 74,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,451 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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EA53 EOC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA53 EOC, 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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EA53 EOC is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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