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GU53 VKG

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,274 mi
Last recorded78,274 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 VKG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 78,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,189 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 55,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,072 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 44,072 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 35,142 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 22,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 16,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 15,503 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 15,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 14,177 miles

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

Hand brake performance could be better

Fail 19 Oct 2017 14,177 miles

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

Hand brake performance could be better

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 12,177 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2016 12,177 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2015 9,955 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 8,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 8,402 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 7,953 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 6,952 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 6,197 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 5,826 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 5,027 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 5,027 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 3,857 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 3,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VKG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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