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NC53 RNE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

19,510 mi
Last recorded19,510 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 19,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 19,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 19,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 19,026 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 18,881 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 18,712 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 18,553 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 18,375 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 18,139 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 17,836 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 17,582 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cuts on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 17,046 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outside wall

Pass 9 Dec 2013 16,567 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,057 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 33,126 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 14,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,035 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 11,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 10,726 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 9,698 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 RNE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 RNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC53 RNE registered?

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

Is NC53 RNE safe to buy?

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