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NC53 PFG

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,368 mi
Last recorded126,368 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 PFG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 126,368 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met the measured requirements

Fail 23 Jan 2017 126,367 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Parking brake only just met the measured requirements

Pass 9 Dec 2015 119,893 miles

Front & Rear brake discs in poor condition

NS Front tyre low on tread / bald on inner edge

Rear pads low

Fail 9 Dec 2015 119,893 miles

Front & Rear brake discs in poor condition

NS Front tyre low on tread / bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear pads low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 108,878 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in osr link arm

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in osr link arm

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,260 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 91,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 87,420 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,974 miles

Slight play OSF Lower ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,824 miles

OSR tyre nailed

Tyres: NSF 3mm OSF 4mm NSR 3mm OSR 3mm Size: 215/50R17

Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,054 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 PFG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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