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EN52 VBZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,008 mi
Last recorded135,008 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VBZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 135,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 132,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately poorly positioned at calliper (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately at calliper (3.6.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump wet (2.3.3b)

hand brake efficiency 16%

Fail 13 Nov 2015 132,173 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced main beam (bulb appears incorrectly fitted ) (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately poorly positioned at calliper (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately at calliper (3.6.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump wet (2.3.3b)

hand brake efficiency 16%

Pass 17 Nov 2014 130,694 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 Nov 2014 130,694 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2014 124,752 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alternator belt damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2014 124,752 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alternator belt damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,366 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 114,366 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 101,766 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 101,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,219 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,697 miles

registration plates becoming discoloured.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,362 miles

nearside rear seatbelt webbing damaged.

rear registration plate becoming discoloured.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,128 miles

nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly freyed.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,131 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 VBZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

EN52 VBZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is EN52 VBZ safe to buy?

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