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NL53 YCH

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,164 mi
Last recorded89,164 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 YCH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,164 miles

Centre Front exhaust hanger snapped

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has grease leaking but not excessive (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking due to age

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 30 Aug 2016 89,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front exhaust hanger snapped

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has grease leaking but not excessive (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking due to age

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front, centre and rear heat shields loose

under tray fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,136 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,199 miles

windscreen has scratch in centre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 73,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil filter leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,839 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 66,839 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,897 miles

slight play in both rear drop links

Fail 21 Sep 2010

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in both rear drop links

Fail 10 Sep 2009 41,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,671 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,990 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 YCH is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NL53 YCH, 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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NL53 YCH is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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