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KP53 MGE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,448 mi
Last recorded114,448 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 MGE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 114,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 114,257 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 11kg (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 103,880 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

front of the car radiator bracket/ holder badly corroded

misting of oil under the car

Fail 30 Nov 2017 103,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

front of the car radiator bracket/ holder badly corroded

misting of oil under the car

Fail 16 Nov 2017 103,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front cross mount badly corroded

wipers in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 98,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 93,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,537 miles

Front wiperblades worn

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,034 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 63,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 55,821 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 55,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,430 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate backing begining to brakedown

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,158 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 44,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,736 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,587 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 MGE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KP53 MGE, 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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KP53 MGE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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