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GY53 YBV

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,173 mi
Last recorded141,173 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 YBV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 141,173 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamp lenses slightly frosted appearence ...but beam patterns are visable.

front x member rusty...

osf steering rack gaitor has a light covering of oil over it.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 140,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamp lenses slightly frosted appearence ...but beam patterns are visable.

front x member rusty...

osf steering rack gaitor has a light covering of oil over it.

Pass 3 May 2013 126,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both headlamp lenses slightly frosted look...but can just make out beam patterns...

osf steering rack gaitor has light covering of engine oil over it...

rear wiper blade worn......

Fail 26 Apr 2013 126,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both headlamp lenses slightly frosted look...but can just make out beam patterns...

osf steering rack gaitor has light covering of engine oil over it...

rear wiper blade worn......

Pass 27 Apr 2012 111,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres feathoring on inner edges...

vehicle fitted with plastic covers over outer sill panels...

Fail 27 Apr 2012 111,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres feathoring on inner edges...

vehicle fitted with plastic covers over outer sill panels...

Pass 8 Apr 2011 94,128 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 94,128 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,364 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,326 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 64,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,023 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 51,023 miles

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

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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GY53 YBV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GY53 YBV, 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 GY53 YBV registered?

GY53 YBV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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