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ML53 NBZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,556 mi
Last recorded102,556 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NBZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,556 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 102,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 78,584 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 78,584 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

both front tyres border line

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,246 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,074 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 60,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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 NBZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

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

Is ML53 NBZ safe to buy?

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