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HN53 LKA

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,342 mi
Last recorded132,342 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 LKA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 132,342 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 132,342 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDES (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,349 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 115,344 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,785 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both side rear inner sill rusty

exhaust back box and middle pipe rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2022 111,780 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both side rear inner sill rusty

exhaust back box and middle pipe rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,222 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,547 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

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

corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,025 miles

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

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle Under Sealed

Pass 10 Nov 2018 93,742 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,205 miles

Engine covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 91,205 miles

Engine covers / Under-trays Fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,678 miles

Central Rear Upper waper split

Offside Front Inner slit play on drag link n s f ener

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users coverts milkey no p[atan (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users head light covers milkey no beem patan (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to back box fixing bolt snaped and correding (7.1.2)

Central Rear Upper waper split

Offside Front Inner slit play on drag link n s f ener

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,310 miles

Exhaust corroded middle and backbox.

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 80,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust corroded middle and backbox.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,231 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,038 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,427 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,435 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

protective sill covers fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,063 miles

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

drivers wiper rubber split

nearside front tyre small cut to sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,886 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

outer sill protection fitted to vehicle.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,137 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,015 miles

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

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)

front and rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,743 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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HN53 LKA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN53 LKA, 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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HN53 LKA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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