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NL53 YPU

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,037 mi
Last recorded114,037 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 YPU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre damage to side wall

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to fuel pipe

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 114,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre damage to side wall

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to fuel pipe

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 106,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,624 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 93,623 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,255 miles

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

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

Slight power steering weap from steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2013 86,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear heat sheilds loose

Slight power steering weap from steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 76,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,657 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 58,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,178 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 43,376 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,770 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 35,770 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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 YPU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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