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NL53 YEJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,607 mi
Last recorded93,607 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 YEJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,607 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail in corner of tread

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 26 Nov 2014 93,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has nail in corner of tread

n/s/r wheel has slight bind

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread and is also deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,648 miles

headlight matte

o.s.f tyre worn low

rear pads worn low

Fail 5 Oct 2013 88,641 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

headlight matte

o.s.f tyre worn low

rear pads worn low

Pass 6 Oct 2012 93,114 miles

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

both rear light lenses cracked but not showing white light

n/s/f lower ball joint cover split

o/s/f head light bracket broken but h/light still secure

Fail 6 Oct 2012 93,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear light lenses cracked but not showing white light

n/s/f lower ball joint cover split

o/s/f head light bracket broken but h/light still secure

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,899 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 73,899 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,622 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 67,622 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,135 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,135 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,520 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,446 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 35,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YEJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

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

Is NL53 YEJ safe to buy?

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