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MK53 VXG

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,847 mi
Last recorded141,847 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VXG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 141,847 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 124,947 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 124,947 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,350 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 134,511 miles

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

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

unable to check rear metal brake pipes correctly as coated with grease

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,481 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 91,481 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2012 78,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 74,133 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,133 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,599 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,316 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,454 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 27,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,426 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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MK53 VXG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK53 VXG, 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 MK53 VXG registered?

MK53 VXG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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