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EN52 VBC

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,374 mi
Last recorded139,374 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VBC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 139,374 miles

air bag light on.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 139,374 miles

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

air bag light on.

engine missing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 138,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 138,090 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 129,867 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 115,933 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 115,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 115,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 84,018 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 83,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EN52 VBC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EN52 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN52 VBC?

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What year was EN52 VBC registered?

EN52 VBC is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is EN52 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 VBC shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN52 VBC have outstanding finance?

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