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NJ53 PFN

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,183 mi
Last recorded180,183 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 PFN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 180,183 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator support holed and corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 172,726 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 172,726 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 167,499 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 162,930 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 156,607 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 156,607 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 149,452 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 140,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 139,232 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 131,901 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 123,427 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 114,971 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 106,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 95,072 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Aug 2008 95,066 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Aug 2006 65,238 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 65,238 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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NJ53 PFN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ53 PFN, 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 NJ53 PFN registered?

NJ53 PFN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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