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LY53 OFC

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,872 mi
Last recorded96,872 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 OFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 96,872 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2025 96,872 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,654 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 95,654 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 93,388 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 92,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Just starting to wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Just starting to wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 84,766 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 84,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,350 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 83,350 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,003 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished has cut close to cords

Fail 19 Oct 2015 73,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.694 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9.99% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 9.87% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 451 ppm (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,266 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 65,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 47,571 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,144 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,001 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 38,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,260 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 30,531 miles

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

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

offside front lower bumper has minor scaratches

Pass 8 Dec 2007 25,174 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,895 miles

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

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

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 OFC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LY53 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

LY53 OFC is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LY53 OFC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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