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ML53 PYP

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,628 mi
Last recorded102,628 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 102,628 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,409 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,868 miles

Both front headlight patterns poor lenses starting to craze.

Front panel under radiator corroded.

Slight play in n\s\r anti roll bar link.

n\s\f tyre tread very low & worn on inner edge.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Both front headlight patterns poor lenses starting to craze.

Front panel under radiator corroded.

Slight play in n\s\r anti roll bar link.

n\s\f tyre tread very low & worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,669 miles

Rear number plate fading.

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar links.

o\s\r brake pads very low.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,832 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,822 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear outer sidelight inop

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,625 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s windscreen wiper split

Fail 15 Sep 2015 71,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s windscreen wiper split

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,776 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 66,650 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,891 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,185 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)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 54,185 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,048 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 41,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,795 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,503 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 26,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PYP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PYP, 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 PYP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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