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EX53 HPN

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,759 mi
Last recorded122,759 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HPN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2025 122,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f next to mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2024 121,760 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe clamp corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2024 121,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe clamp corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 121,258 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 115,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres inner edges badly worn (Tracking may be required)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,789 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,043 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 72,040 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

high travel handbrake lever

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,578 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,033 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,350 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,647 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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EX53 HPN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX53 HPN, 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

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What year was EX53 HPN registered?

EX53 HPN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is EX53 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 HPN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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