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EA53 GVG

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,778 mi
Last recorded109,778 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 GVG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2015 109,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,018 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 90,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 90,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,023 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,020 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2011 80,644 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,644 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,679 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,188 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 65,188 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn at edges

front brake discs corroded

play in both rear roll bar links

play in off side front roll bar link

rear brake pads getting worn

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 28 Dec 2007 56,978 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 56,978 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,094 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 GVG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GVG, 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 EA53 GVG registered?

EA53 GVG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is EA53 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 GVG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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