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MV53 UFD

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,465 mi
Last recorded73,465 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UFD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 73,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion all over underside

Pass 1 Aug 2024 68,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion under carriage and all over suspension and steering components etc

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion under carriage

Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,421 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,014 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,846 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 59,846 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,201 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 50,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,657 miles

Nearside Rear NSR tyre slight cracking on tyre side wall due to age of tyre, advising replacement

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,995 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,595 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,053 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 33,053 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,218 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,260 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,603 miles

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

battery in poor health, requires replacement

both front and the offside rear suspension drop links worn

reccommend air con service

Fail 10 Sep 2008 21,728 miles

BOTH FRONT TRYES 3MM CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT //// SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK //// NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,728 miles

BOTH FRONT TRYES 3MM CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT //// SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK //// NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,656 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,189 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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MV53 UFD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MV53 UFD, 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 MV53 UFD registered?

MV53 UFD is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 September 2003.

Is MV53 UFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV53 UFD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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