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LG53 BXH

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,911 mi
Last recorded168,911 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 BXH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 168,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 166,933 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 166,933 miles

Central Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt hanging out (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 164,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately locking device modified (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 164,873 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak excessive leak at silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened forward mounting bracket cut open (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately locking device modified (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 163,529 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 163,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 163,405 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 162,139 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

battery bracket loose

Fail 9 Mar 2017 162,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

battery bracket loose

Pass 5 Mar 2016 158,786 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 149,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 149,059 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 136,142 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 135,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 127,410 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,331 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 109,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 99,790 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 99,161 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 99,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,748 miles

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 26 Oct 2006 63,319 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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LG53 BXH is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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