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LS53 BXN

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,783 mi
Last recorded137,783 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 BXN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 137,783 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Offside Rear cracked and perished

Fail 15 Jun 2018 137,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Offside Rear cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,001 miles

Front cross member corroded in proximity to an engine mount

Fail 7 Jun 2017 124,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front cross member corroded in proximity to an engine mount

Pass 17 Feb 2016 116,600 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Offside Rear tyre getting low

headlamp beam images poor

Fail 17 Feb 2016 116,600 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front lower cross member corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low

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

headlamp beam images poor

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front crossmember badly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2015 108,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front crossmember badly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,575 miles

both front indicators and both side repeaters starting to show white light.

corrosion located on lower front panel.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 93,681 miles

Head light lens deflectore fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,629 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 85,629 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,975 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,566 miles

Handbrake operation poor o/s/r.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 65,566 miles

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

Handbrake operation poor o/s/r.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,190 miles

parking brake lever high on its travel

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,568 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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LS53 BXN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LS53 BXN, 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 LS53 BXN registered?

LS53 BXN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LS53 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 BXN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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