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NC53 HFL

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,179 mi
Last recorded56,179 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,179 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 56,178 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

exhaust system has slight corrosion

front crossmember slightly corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

rear axle beam slightly corroded

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2017 45,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear axle beam slightly corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

exhaust system has slight corrosion

front crossmember slightly corroded

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,150 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,950 miles

front crossmember corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,662 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,008 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,125 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 41,125 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,088 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 37,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2009 33,877 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,231 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,777 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,583 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 HFL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC53 HFL, 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 HFL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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