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EA53 GNV

2003 Nissan Primera

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

125,078 mi
Last recorded125,078 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 GNV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 125,078 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 125,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,572 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting beam images near excessive

engine management light on

front radiator support panel holed and corroded outside prescribed area

n/s front tyre worn slightly low in places

n/s rear tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

slight play o/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Fail 15 Oct 2015 120,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting beam images near excessive

engine management light on

front radiator support panel holed and corroded outside prescribed area

n/s front tyre worn slightly low in places

n/s rear tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

slight play o/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 15 Oct 2014 117,562 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

front crossmember holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 15 Oct 2014 117,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front crossmember holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,650 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 112,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 108,779 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,617 miles

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 98,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 92,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,967 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 85,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 78,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

minor splitting and deteriation on both rear tyres

Fail 20 May 2008 78,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

minor splitting and deteriation on both rear tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2006 59,664 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre showing part worn inner tread

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 14 Oct 2006 59,664 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre showing part worn inner tread

rear wiper blade incomplete

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 GNV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GNV, 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 GNV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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