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NA53 PFN

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,169 mi
Last recorded109,169 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 PFN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,169 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 109,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,657 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 99,602 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (no beam pattern) (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint steering rack union (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,231 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 97,218 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 96,074 miles

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

Oil leak

headlights glazed

Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 94,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in screen smaller than 40mm.

n/s/r seat belt frayed.

oil leak.

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar D clamp bushes.

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,051 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,861 miles

offside rear brake pads moving in caliper

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 19 Sep 2009 72,280 miles

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,862 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 33,186 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 33,186 miles

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

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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NA53 PFN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NA53 PFN, 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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NA53 PFN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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