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MM52 SZD

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,048 mi
Last recorded141,048 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 SZD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 141,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket broken/corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering reservoir has a misting of oil

Radiator support panel heavily corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 137,749 miles

Corrosion to several areas

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material can't see clearly (1.1.11 (c))

Oil sump pan corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 137,749 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to several areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material can't see clearly (1.1.11 (c))

Oil sump pan corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2019 134,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside suspension arm ball joint dust cover

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cant see clearly (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle corroded in several areas but not excessive

Pass 18 May 2018 131,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member lower o/s (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 131,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member lower o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 128,615 miles

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

Front cross member corroded but not excessively weakened

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 128,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth? (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front cross member corroded but not excessively weakened

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on the edges; just legal

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 124,749 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

front cross member corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 12 May 2016 124,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

front cross member corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 14 May 2015 120,322 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 114,321 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 114,321 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 109,754 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 109,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 103,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 103,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 98,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 89,785 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 84,640 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 84,640 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,066 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 78,066 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 69,889 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 69,806 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 62,269 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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MM52 SZD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MM52 SZD, 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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MM52 SZD is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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