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MJ53 BVV

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,037 mi
Last recorded67,037 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,037 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp lens oxidised

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 65,938 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses excessively

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front inner brake pads look low

undertray fitted obscuring view of engine compartment

Fail 29 Jun 2016 61,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front inner brake pads look low

undertray fitted obscuring view of engine compartment

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,120 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre silencer, broken apart inside

Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre silencer, broken apart inside

o/s/f tyre extremly close to showing cords on inner surface

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,774 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 52,774 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,528 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,305 miles

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

rattle in centre silencer

Fail 3 Jul 2012 44,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rattle in centre silencer

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,896 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,012 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rattling noise inside silencer <emissions ok>

Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,698 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 BVV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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