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NG53 ZLV

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,582 mi
Last recorded44,582 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 ZLV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 44,582 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 35,762 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

front chassis cross member corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 35,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

front chassis cross member corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 35,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,324 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 33,363 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 33,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,119 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 31,050 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,795 miles

Central Front Lower Body has slight corrosion corrosion along cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 28,702 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,111 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,697 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,921 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 21,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 19,323 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,523 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,096 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 11,481 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,937 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 ZLV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZLV, 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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NG53 ZLV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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