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NL53 LZF

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 LZF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,751 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 95,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged housing loose on pivot. ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just acceptable. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front power steering rack gaiter moist with oil.

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge and heavily perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from engine area. ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,747 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged housing loose on pivot. ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just acceptable. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front power steering rack gaiter moist with oil.

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge and heavily perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from engine area. ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,578 miles

Exhaust system corroded and slightly leaking at rear joint.

Nearside Front tyre worn low.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front lower arms rear bushes leaking oil

n/s/r tyre cracking inside the tred

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,272 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 66,251 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,946 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,227 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,227 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 56,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,985 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 52,221 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 52,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,401 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,485 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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NL53 LZF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL53 LZF, 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 NL53 LZF registered?

NL53 LZF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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