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ML53 EJE

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,497 mi
Last recorded156,497 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 EJE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 156,497 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 156,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 146,935 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 146,928 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 135,428 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 135,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 118,505 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 100,435 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2009 83,695 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 83,695 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 77,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,202 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 64,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ML53 EJE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML53 EJE, 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 ML53 EJE registered?

ML53 EJE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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