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GU53 VDN

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,734 mi
Last recorded65,734 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 VDN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 65,700 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,995 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 58,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,077 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 53,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 47,818 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 37,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,929 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 32,929 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 27,368 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 27,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,577 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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GU53 VDN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU53 VDN, 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 GU53 VDN registered?

GU53 VDN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GU53 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 VDN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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