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HG53 UVL

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,159 mi
Last recorded136,159 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 UVL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 136,159 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush is worn

Pass 13 Apr 2017 125,938 miles

o/s/r lense damaged

rear wiper blade split/worn

service due

Fail 11 Apr 2017 125,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r lense damaged

rear wiper blade split/worn

service due

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,616 miles

service light on

washer bottle top missing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 109,433 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

possible leak power steering pipe?

rear brake pads possibly low/require checking

tracking

Fail 13 Apr 2015 109,433 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres low on inner edges

possible leak power steering pipe?

rear brake pads possibly low/require checking

tracking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,031 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 101,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,858 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,519 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 84,519 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak?

tracking

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,480 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 77,480 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/r lense damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,111 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 69,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs worn

oil leak ?

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,058 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 60,058 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,235 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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HG53 UVL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

HG53 UVL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is HG53 UVL safe to buy?

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