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ML53 FHH

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,882 mi
Last recorded110,882 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FHH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front tyres are starting to wear low on the insides

front cross member is corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 110,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front tyres are starting to wear low on the insides

front cross member is corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 106,656 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front lower cross member is badly corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 106,656 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front lower cross member is badly corroded

off side head light is tarnished

Pass 13 Jun 2022 106,059 miles

front cross member is badly corroded

near side rear fuel pipe is corroded

oil level is vert low

Fail 13 Jun 2022 106,059 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front cross member is badly corroded

near side rear fuel pipe is corroded

oil level is vert low

Pass 25 May 2021 100,996 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear fuel pipe is corroded

slight damage to near side front outer side wall

Fail 25 May 2021 100,996 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear fuel pipe is corroded

slight damage to near side front outer side wall

Pass 19 Jun 2020 98,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front cross member is corroded

near side rear brake pipe is corroded

off side front headlight is tarnished and beam pattern is poor

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,902 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

oil level is low

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head light is tarnished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

oil level is low

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side front headlight is tarnished

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,041 miles

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

Offside Front headlight is tarnished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,096 miles

Air conditioning compressor leaking.

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight to turn by hand.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,948 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,467 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 53,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,759 miles

Front crossmember rusting but not within prescribed areas.

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,744 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly lipped

front valance corroded

small stone chips on windscreen

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,235 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,161 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 38,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

air cond leak condensor area

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,998 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,974 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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ML53 FHH is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ML53 FHH, 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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ML53 FHH is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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