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LR53 UPH

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,456 mi
Last recorded144,456 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 UPH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 144,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both headlamps deteriated & images could be better

Both rear brake disc backing plates heavily corroded

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

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriated/worn

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member heavily corroded & holed but not prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear, brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear, brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner & outer edges & on legal limit (BORDERLINE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer internal baffles deteriated/clapsed

Pass 27 Jan 2020 140,569 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge.205/55r1691h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2020 140,556 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge.205/55r1691h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

boot won't open access gained through rear seats

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

oil level close to minimum

Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,421 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 123,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,544 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 117,544 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on insde edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 111,762 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 111,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 106,010 miles

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

m/l on

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack and perish

Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,151 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 100,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,882 miles

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

engine management light on,servise light on

Fail 2 Jan 2013 93,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on,servise light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,733 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2012 86,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,333 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 76,333 miles

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

o/s rear side light has bulb out . but two are working.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,960 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 63,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Dec 2008 40,514 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,640 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,783 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 12,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside 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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LR53 UPH is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LR53 UPH, 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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LR53 UPH is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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