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HG53 GNP

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,629 mi
Last recorded142,629 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 GNP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 142,629 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 142,618 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 133,798 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes slightly inbalanced but not affecting brake performance.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 123,943 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 114,849 miles

front brake pads are about 2/3 worn and binding slightly

offside front brake hose end is starting to corrode

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links

very slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 26 Oct 2017 114,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear mounting (D) bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads are about 2/3 worn and binding slightly

offside front brake hose end is starting to corrode

puncture in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

very slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,002 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Long travel at handbrake lever

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge. Has no visible cords at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,202 miles

Centre Front X-Member corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 99,202 miles

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

Centre Front X-Member corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,747 miles

nearside rear brake pads are getting low

nearside rear tyre is close to the limit

rear exhaust brackets are fouling

very slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint area

wiper blades are starting to split

Fail 8 Oct 2014 89,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake pads are getting low

nearside rear tyre is close to the limit

rear exhaust brackets are fouling

very slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint area

wiper blades are starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,838 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,838 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 36,534 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,217 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,681 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)

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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HG53 GNP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG53 GNP, 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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HG53 GNP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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