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MD52 DYJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,090 mi
Last recorded126,090 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 126,090 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 126,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 119,842 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 119,839 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,321 miles

front cross member corroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 111,321 miles

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

front cross member corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 103,937 miles

Oil leak from sump pan

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,083 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,083 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 93,671 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,795 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 77,791 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brakes discs corroded and slight bind

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,422 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 67,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,951 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,311 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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MD52 DYJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MD52 DYJ, 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 MD52 DYJ registered?

MD52 DYJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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