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NL53 YEX

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,060 mi
Last recorded129,060 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 129,060 miles

corrosion around o/s and n/s front brake flexi hose/pipe fixings.

front pads worn low

o/s/front disc heavy surface corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2018 129,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

corrosion around o/s and n/s front brake flexi hose/pipe fixings.

front pads worn low

o/s/front disc heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2017 118,208 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion underside

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

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

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

Offside Front track rod end locking pin in poor condition

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 104,053 miles

205/60R16

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 104,053 miles

205/60R16

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,394 miles

Centre exhaust system deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre on 2.5mm

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

fuel tank strap deteriorating

Fail 21 Sep 2015 94,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust system deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre on 2.5mm

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

fuel tank strap deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,748 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

service light on

Fail 23 Sep 2014 85,748 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyre sidewalls perished

service light on

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,813 miles

e.m.l on

handbrake has to be pulled realy hard to get pass on brake efficieny. recommend investigation.

nearside front tyre worn inner edge .recommend tracking check /adjust

Fail 8 Nov 2012 66,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel is steel others are alloy

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel is steel others are alloy

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,575 miles

exaust clamp severly corroded recommend replacement

Fail 1 Nov 2011 56,569 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exaust clamp severly corroded recommend replacement

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,072 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,461 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 44,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,221 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,288 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake near limit 16%

Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,136 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YEX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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