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HG53 ZDO

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,554 mi
Last recorded99,554 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,554 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r seat belt

Pass 18 May 2011 93,977 miles

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

heat shield insecure on downpipe

nearside rear whhel trim missing

rear brake discs lipped

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 86,601 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 86,601 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 79,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,647 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,622 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 69,622 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 53,724 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,957 miles

Fuel filler flap damaged

Handbrake travel High

Oil leak from steering rack/pump areas

Rattle from exhaust

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 ZDO is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

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

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