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GL52 JVH

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,793 mi
Last recorded116,793 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 JVH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,793 miles

Various corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2025 113,337 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Various corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,661 miles

Front Lower HEAVY CORROSION ON RADIATOR FRAME

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 106,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower HEAVY CORROSION ON RADIATOR FRAME

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,316 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower HEAVY COROSION ON RADIATOR SUPORT FRAME

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 102,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Both front flexi brake hoses cracking

Front Lower Heavy corrosion on radiator support frame

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides near suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,438 miles

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

slight surface corrosion across various suspension components and lower body

Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,499 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Fail 16 Jan 2019 93,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,495 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 90,495 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,280 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 83,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2013 81,659 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 78,948 miles

front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2012 73,937 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,381 miles

Nearside rear tyre is very low on the inner edge

Offside front tyre has worn very low on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,956 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner most edge

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,794 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2007 42,283 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 37,786 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 32,637 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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GL52 JVH is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GL52 JVH, 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 GL52 JVH registered?

GL52 JVH is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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