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MJ53 BVM

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,802 mi
Last recorded73,802 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 BVM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 73,802 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,899 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 69,899 miles

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

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 67,878 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,292 miles

rear tyres tread area cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2015 59,290 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear tyres tread area cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,108 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 54,108 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 48,238 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

Rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,613 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 37,482 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn

Centre & rear exhaust sections deteriorated

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

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,258 miles

Exhaust center section appears insecure/no mountings missing

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Play in both front antiroll bar links

Play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 13 Jan 2011 31,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust center section appears insecure/no mountings missing

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Play in both front antiroll bar links

Play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,882 miles

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

rear tyres feel uneven

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,752 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,572 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,820 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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MJ53 BVM is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ53 BVM, 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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MJ53 BVM is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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