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GJ53 SDU

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 SDU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 97,560 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 97,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill has large hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has large hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,662 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,474 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe / rear (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 88,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe / rear (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 85,426 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 85,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 81,880 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 81,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,606 miles

both headlight crased

Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlight crased

Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,917 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,951 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,022 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 54,991 miles

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

slight corrosion to n/s/r brake disc

Pass 9 Oct 2010 50,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

park brake close to limit of travel

tow ball not fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,711 miles

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

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

loose plate in centre silencer box

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,802 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 29,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,340 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth and bald on inner edge Very close to exposing cords

Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,484 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 11,484 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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GJ53 SDU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue 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 GJ53 SDU, 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 GJ53 SDU registered?

GJ53 SDU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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