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LT53 NZN

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 NZN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,325 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,568 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 78,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,929 miles

both front tyres wearing

both rear shocker casing little corroded

headlamps misty

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

rear anti roll bar bushes little perished

Pass 23 Sep 2022 63,054 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 63,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 59,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 59,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,009 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Aug 2017 46,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front windscreen wiper smearing

Fail 13 Sep 2016 43,486 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,026 miles

Centre Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on inner edge - 205/60 R16 92H (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure and rattling

Fail 4 Sep 2015 40,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on inner edge - 205/60 R16 92H (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,458 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

N/s rear tyre has worn close to marker & also unevenly worn

Fail 27 Aug 2014 36,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

...Thanx 4visiting us...

N/s rear tyre has worn close to marker & also unevenly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,731 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,665 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,433 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 19,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,002 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,792 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 11,914 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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LT53 NZN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT53 NZN, 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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LT53 NZN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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