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HD52 BCY

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,644 mi
Last recorded102,644 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 BCY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2016 102,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,342 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 92,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,826 miles

lower tow ball bolt loose,but not insecure

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Fail 5 Jan 2012 73,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

lower tow ball bolt loose,but not insecure

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,537 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,175 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,532 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,441 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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HD52 BCY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HD52 BCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD52 BCY registered?

HD52 BCY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is HD52 BCY safe to buy?

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