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NJ53 WBN

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,192 mi
Last recorded132,192 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 WBN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 132,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r light cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2012 130,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

second child seat fitted in rear so cannot check belt

Pass 3 Sep 2011 128,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2011 128,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2010 122,859 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)

Oil leak

front & rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Aug 2010 122,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

both front brake disc worn

both rear brake disc worn

slight play in steering arms

Pass 5 Aug 2009 120,111 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 120,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 92,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Jul 2008 92,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jun 2008 92,287 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,633 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 55,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,670 miles

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

bumper insecure

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 WBN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

NJ53 WBN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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