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LY53 AVD

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,673 mi
Last recorded109,673 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 AVD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,673 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2016 109,673 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

RBT Parking brake efficiency only just met.the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 108,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

RBT Parking brake efficiency only just met.the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 103,656 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 103,656 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,594 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,603 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Feb 2013 94,602 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,314 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 66,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,251 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,081 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,412 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 34,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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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LY53 AVD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel 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 LY53 AVD, 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 LY53 AVD registered?

LY53 AVD is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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