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KP53 KHX

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,333 mi
Last recorded160,333 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 KHX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 160,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 17 Oct 2024 152,672 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside front wing corroded

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

Parking brake close to limit

Pass 18 Oct 2023 146,085 miles

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

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

o/s front wing corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 139,765 miles

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

offside front CV boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2022 139,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside front CV boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2021 133,445 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 133,434 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake calliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake calliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 123,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 114,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlights slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2019 114,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2018 106,085 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 15 Nov 2018 106,053 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,882 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear link arms slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,885 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 81,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,439 miles

slight play in both rear link arms

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,958 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,704 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner/outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,034 miles

corrosion to offside front brake discs

Fail 29 Oct 2009 38,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

corrosion to offside front brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,163 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,910 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,057 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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KP53 KHX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel 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 KP53 KHX, 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 KP53 KHX registered?

KP53 KHX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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