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MD52 DZX

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,591 mi
Last recorded110,591 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 110,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 100,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,075 miles

OSF droplink has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline (8.3.1a)

both rear droplinks have sight play

Fail 10 Mar 2017 90,075 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 2of 3 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF droplink has slight play

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working 1of3 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline (8.3.1a)

both rear droplinks have sight play

Pass 19 Mar 2016 78,766 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 78,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,213 miles

Headlights faded

Offside rear tyre cracked through tread

Wipers smearing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,876 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure towards nearside.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front washer jets semi-blocked.

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tail lamp lens damaged with a piece missing.

Oil leak

Oli leak from engine oil filter.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,876 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure towards nearside.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front washer jets semi-blocked.

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tail lamp lens damaged with a piece missing.

Oil leak

Oli leak from engine oil filter.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,942 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,376 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Jul 2011 53,176 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,789 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,270 miles

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,764 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 35,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,932 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 27,932 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MD52 DZX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

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

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