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NC53 AMK

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,098 mi
Last recorded140,098 miles
Recorded on4 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 AMK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2015 140,098 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 125,896 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

offside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 125,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

offside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,364 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front indicator bulb slightly white

nearside head lamp pattern close to limits

offside front chassis cross member corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 104,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front indicator bulb slightly white

nearside head lamp pattern close to limits

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front chassis cross member corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,197 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

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

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded and pads getting low

front cross member corroded on offside

front wipers slightly perished

nearside rear outer seat belt slightly damaged and slow to retract

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,598 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 59,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front coil springs are corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front coil springs are corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,168 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 48,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,022 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing out of shape

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,182 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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NC53 AMK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC53 AMK, 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 NC53 AMK registered?

NC53 AMK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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