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EK53 UAL

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,899 mi
Last recorded128,899 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 UAL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 128,899 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside wiper in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2012 122,566 miles

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

battery insecure

slight play in steering rack nearside

surface corrosion nearside and offside inner sills

Fail 12 Nov 2012 122,566 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

battery insecure

slight play in steering rack nearside

surface corrosion nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 8 Dec 2011 115,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

near side steering arm has slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2011 115,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

near side steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2010 108,551 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamp aims set on lower limit

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre tread more worn on edges

slight play in both steering rack track arms

Fail 14 Dec 2010 108,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamp aims set on lower limit

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre tread more worn on edges

slight play in both steering rack track arms

Pass 14 Dec 2009 100,564 miles

Battery insecure

advise front panel corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2009 100,564 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise front panel corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2008 82,254 miles

Rear brake pads look low

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 82,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 2 Jan 2008 64,767 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,280 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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EK53 UAL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK53 UAL, 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 EK53 UAL registered?

EK53 UAL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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