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NC53 AVT

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,520 mi
Last recorded118,520 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 AVT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,520 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 118,499 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 113,153 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 113,153 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 107,034 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 99,863 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,934 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,263 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,211 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 79,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 65,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking.

oil leak steering rack.

rearand n/s/f wiper blades deteriated.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 65,585 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking.

oil leak steering rack.

rearand n/s/f wiper blades deteriated.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,733 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges.

oil leak steering rack.

rear brakes uneven near limit.

rear wiperblade split.

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 AVT is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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