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LX53 YDM

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 YDM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 121,075 miles

Both front abs rings broken abs system still working and no abs light on at time of test.

Front windscreen damaged/scratched not effecting drivers view of the road at time of test.

front and rear brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

front cross member very corroded not in a prescribed area at time of test.

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy not effecting aim or pattern at time of test.

n/s/r outer brake pad low not below limits at time of test.

o/s/f inner brake pad very low not below limits at time of test.

power steering oil leak not to x/s at time of test.

rear inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in rear anti-roll bar drop links not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 24 May 2019 121,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front abs rings broken abs system still working and no abs light on at time of test.

Front windscreen damaged/scratched not effecting drivers view of the road at time of test.

front and rear brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

front cross member very corroded not in a prescribed area at time of test.

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy not effecting aim or pattern at time of test.

n/s/r outer brake pad low not below limits at time of test.

o/s/f inner brake pad very low not below limits at time of test.

o/s/r tyre punctured not repairable at time of test.

power steering oil leak not to x/s at time of test.

rear inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in rear anti-roll bar drop links not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 24 May 2018 117,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f abs rings broken abs system still working at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

windscreen damaged not effecting the drivers view of the road at time of test.

Fail 24 May 2018 117,478 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f abs rings broken abs system still working at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

windscreen damaged not effecting the drivers view of the road at time of test.

Pass 23 May 2017 114,058 miles

headlamp lenses slightly poor/cloudy not effecting aim or pattern at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r outer seat belts very slightly damaged not effecting operation at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly lumpy tread on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

one of three rear exhaust mounts very corroded still supporting exhaust at time of test.

power steering oil leak not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link not x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link not to x/s at time of test.

windscreen poor/scratched not effecting drivers view of the road at time of test.

Pass 12 May 2016 106,565 miles

oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,357 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 93,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2012 80,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 80,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 72,218 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 62,972 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 13 May 2009 55,464 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 55,464 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,174 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,653 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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LX53 YDM is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX53 YDM, 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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LX53 YDM is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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