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NG53 JZJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,325 mi
Last recorded133,325 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 JZJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2020 133,325 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 118,437 miles

Front cross member rusty

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,839 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 102,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,294 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 91,930 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 86,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,256 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 81,192 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 75,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,136 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,714 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,651 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,372 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,073 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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NG53 JZJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NG53 JZJ, 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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What year was NG53 JZJ registered?

NG53 JZJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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