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ML53 VBP

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,056 mi
Last recorded58,056 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 VBP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,056 miles

underside of car showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake shows signs it has been sticking, ok at time off test

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 53,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake shows signs it has been sticking, ok at time off test

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,608 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 50,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,197 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,573 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 49,573 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,776 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,732 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,125 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 43,125 miles

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

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

rear discs slightky pitted

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,066 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 37,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,174 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 31,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,895 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 18,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on insides

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 VBP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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