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HG53 OTX

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,935 mi
Last recorded108,935 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 OTX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,935 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 108,935 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,486 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 101,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,007 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 94,007 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,925 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS WORN TO MARKER & CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM DEPTH.

N/S REAR TYRE-WALL HAS DETERIORATED,,,...D.O.T. = 05.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

O/S REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS BECOME NOISY BUT PLAY MINIMAL.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 87,925 miles

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

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

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS WORN TO MARKER & CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM DEPTH.

N/S REAR TYRE-WALL HAS DETERIORATED,,,...D.O.T. = 05.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

O/S REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS BECOME NOISY BUT PLAY MINIMAL.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,802 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,664 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 76,664 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,307 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 63,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 OTX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OTX, 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 HG53 OTX registered?

HG53 OTX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is HG53 OTX safe to buy?

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