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EJ53 NGX

2003 Nissan Primera

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

248,243 mi
Last recorded248,243 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NGX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 248,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 1 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 225,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 208,885 miles

Front cross member corroded. Engine mount

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 208,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil filter ()

front box section excessivly corroded around engine mounting

Pass 12 Jan 2017 184,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front box section (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly niosey

Fail 12 Jan 2017 184,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front box section (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly niosey

Pass 3 Dec 2015 165,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front box section corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 3 Dec 2015 165,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front box section corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Dec 2014 148,029 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

breather pipe split

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2013 130,652 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 130,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,567 miles

Rear brake discs are slightley worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,202 miles

Both front track rod end rubbers split but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 2 Nov 2011 92,202 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front track rod end rubbers split but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,967 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,085 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,899 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,806 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,078 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 NGX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in White with a 2,184cc diesel 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 NGX, 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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EJ53 NGX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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