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EN52 VBF

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,997 mi
Last recorded119,997 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VBF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 119,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Fail 2 Dec 2016 119,993 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 112,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

power steering pump noisey

Fail 29 Oct 2015 112,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 22 Sep 2014 100,209 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 100,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,533 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 89,533 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,712 miles

front brake discs have a lot of wear

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 70,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,735 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 62,735 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,935 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 55,935 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 47,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,497 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,445 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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EN52 VBF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VBF, 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 EN52 VBF registered?

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

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