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LG53 BXE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,187 mi
Last recorded126,187 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 BXE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2024 126,187 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated and heat shield loose

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside sill and doors damaged

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

Vehicle underside corroded, especially front crossmember

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,597 miles

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

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside

Various panels damaged but no sharp edges. Doors and boot open ok

Fail 8 Dec 2023 120,596 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside

Various panels damaged but no sharp edges. Doors and boot open ok

Pass 9 Dec 2022 115,887 miles

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

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

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside

Various panels damaged not resulting in sharp edges

Fail 5 Dec 2022 115,885 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside

Various panels damaged not resulting in sharp edges

Pass 16 Dec 2021 111,443 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 111,409 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,282 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 107,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 101,097 miles

Exhaust downpipe heat shield rattling and heat shield over rear silencer loose

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))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 100,995 miles

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

Exhaust downpipe heat shield rattling and heat shield over rear silencer loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 8 Jun 2018 12,280 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 31 May 2017 93,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 88,460 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 82,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 76,642 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 68,536 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 61,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,775 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 46,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,867 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,167 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,695 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 23,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LG53 BXE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG53 BXE, 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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LG53 BXE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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