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NL53 YPE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,883 mi
Last recorded157,883 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 157,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion under the vehicle rear and front side.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F, O/S/F. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 157,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion under the vehicle rear and front side.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F, O/S/F. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 156,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 155,520 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 155,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2015 152,207 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 152,207 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 145,706 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 137,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 137,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 127,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 112,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 92,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 92,507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,715 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2006 1,401 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge

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 YPE 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 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 YPE, 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 YPE registered?

NL53 YPE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is NL53 YPE safe to buy?

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