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OW53 BRX

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,512 mi
Last recorded76,512 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 BRX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 76,512 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,149 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Both rear tyres are heavily cracked through the tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre is heavily cracked

Nearside front tyre is very worn on inner and outer tether and is close to exposing the cords

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner tether and has flat spots

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 74,109 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Both rear tyres are heavily cracked through the tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre is heavily cracked

Nearside front tyre is very worn on inner and outer tether and is close to exposing the cords

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner tether and has flat spots

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has age cracks in the tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to determine brake lining condition att time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2014 70,422 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has age cracks in the tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to determine brake lining condition att time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,267 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 68,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,592 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s hand brake efficientcy lower than o/s

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,498 miles

n/s hand brake reading lower than o/s

Fail 30 Nov 2009 50,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s hand brake reading lower than o/s

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,831 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,174 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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OW53 BRX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OW53 BRX, 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 OW53 BRX registered?

OW53 BRX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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