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LT53 VFO

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,026 mi
Last recorded116,026 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 VFO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,026 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre edges shouldering off

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2015 115,173 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2014 107,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 97,663 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 90,159 miles

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

gear selector floppy

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,159 miles

gear selector floppy

Pass 13 Nov 2010 87,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2010 87,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,068 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 76,068 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 68,323 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 99,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 84,264 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,393 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 VFO is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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