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MD52 DXX

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,820 mi
Last recorded103,820 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD52 DXX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,820 miles

General corrosion

Slight play in front joints

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Fail 19 Aug 2019 99,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,465 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 94,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2017 90,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,212 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,072 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 81,072 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front Cross beam slightly corroded

nearside rear Tyre outer shoulder cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,133 miles

nearside rear Tyre outer shoulder cracking

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front Cross beam slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 62,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,850 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 56,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,736 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,405 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,807 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 29,143 miles

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

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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MD52 DXX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MD52 DXX, 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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MD52 DXX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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