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HG53 RUC

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,075 mi
Last recorded110,075 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 RUC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 110,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,679 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 108,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 104,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 93,899 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,303 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 90,301 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 83,726 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2011 83,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,090 miles

baffles broken up in middle box

front pipe heat sheild loose

Fail 13 Dec 2010 72,090 miles

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

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

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

baffles broken up in middle box

front pipe heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,583 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,098 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,729 miles

surface corrossion on all brakes discs

Fail 21 Nov 2007 32,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrossion on all brakes discs

Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,470 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres getting low

Fail 26 Oct 2006 32,228 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 RUC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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