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OU53 RKY

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,545 mi
Last recorded81,545 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 RKY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 81,545 miles

Nearside front abs ring cracking.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 81,545 miles

Nearside front abs ring cracking.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 79,718 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe to flexi corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 77,949 miles

Offside rear lamp damaged.

Fail 9 Jan 2016 77,949 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Offside rear lamp damaged.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,244 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 73,996 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres low tread.

Unable to lock rear boot.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 73,996 miles

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

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

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

Both front and offside rear tyres low tread.

Unable to lock rear boot.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 71,557 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar link play.

Offside rear tyre low tread.

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 71,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear anti roll bar link play.

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

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

Offside rear tyre low tread.

Rear brake pads low.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,753 miles

Both rear tyres low tread.

Brake pads low.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,753 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres low tread.

Brake pads low.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,498 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,467 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 56,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,369 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Fail 5 Dec 2008 51,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,283 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nsr calliper cable bracket insecure

offside headlamp flickering

Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,509 miles

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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OU53 RKY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel 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 OU53 RKY, 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 OU53 RKY registered?

OU53 RKY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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