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EJ53 KPL

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,372 mi
Last recorded158,372 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 KPL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 158,372 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 156,196 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 153,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 150,735 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 145,051 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 138,774 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 138,774 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 126,895 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 126,583 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 114,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2011 114,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Nov 2010 107,735 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2010 106,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front disc worn

Pass 19 Sep 2009 92,549 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 92,541 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,529 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 79,529 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,869 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 52,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,521 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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EJ53 KPL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ53 KPL, 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 EJ53 KPL registered?

EJ53 KPL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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