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NU53 TCZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,458 mi
Last recorded101,458 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 TCZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 101,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when light on (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,477 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut on sidewall but no cords or ply visible

Fail 4 Oct 2014 92,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside front tyre has a cut on sidewall but no cords or ply visible

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,816 miles

centre + rear exhaust boxes corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,576 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs corroded

front panel corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,531 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,390 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,390 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 47,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,209 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,438 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 28,438 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,239 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 14,234 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

rear wheels binding slightly

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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NU53 TCZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU53 TCZ, 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 NU53 TCZ registered?

NU53 TCZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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