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ET53 AWT

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,913 mi
Last recorded88,913 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 AWT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,913 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

mil light on

panel under radiator corroded holed non structural

parking brake very low effort n/s + low o/s

Fail 6 Jan 2025 88,913 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

mil light on

panel under radiator corroded holed non structural

parking brake very low effort n/s + low o/s

Pass 4 Jan 2024 85,349 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front panel under radiator corroded + holed (non structural )

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2023 85,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front panel under radiator corroded + holed (non structural )

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides discs + pads showing signs of heat

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 85,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective at subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads both sides signs of heat

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front radiator cross member corroded holed (non structural)

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,126 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,767 miles

front cross member heavily corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,442 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,626 miles

Front mil light on dash

Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front mil light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,040 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light is on

flanges on centre and rear exhausts are corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2016 72,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light is on

flanges on centre and rear exhausts are corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 55,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,112 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 40,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,239 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,333 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,601 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,445 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 25,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,954 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,631 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 14,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,078 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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ET53 AWT is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET53 AWT, 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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ET53 AWT is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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