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HV53 VRZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,264 mi
Last recorded93,264 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 VRZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 93,264 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 93,264 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2012 84,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

front tyres unevenly worn

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sills

rear discs rusty

rear tyres perrished

Fail 3 May 2012 84,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

front tyres unevenly worn

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sills

rear discs rusty

rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,219 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,664 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT GLASS BROKEN.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 73,663 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT GLASS BROKEN.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,976 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX RATTLES WHEN TAPPED

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,996 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,028 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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HV53 VRZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HV53 VRZ, 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 HV53 VRZ registered?

HV53 VRZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HV53 VRZ safe to buy?

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