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NC53 HFA

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,284 mi
Last recorded81,284 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 HFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,284 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyre tread stepping on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,651 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 79,578 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,262 miles

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

n/s/r , o/s/f tyres worn on edges

n/s/r , o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,469 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 64,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,619 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 67,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,990 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,666 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,573 miles

some rust pitting to o/s/f brake disc inside face

Fail 15 Dec 2011 46,563 miles

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

some rust pitting to o/s/f brake disc inside face

Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,578 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 42,558 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,923 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 34,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,659 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,895 miles

1. slight corrosion and wear appearing on o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs.

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 HFA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HFA, 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 HFA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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