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OW53 BXL

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,655 mi
Last recorded98,655 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 BXL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 98,655 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 97,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,159 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,366 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,662 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 94,625 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,956 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 92,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,334 miles

Headlamps slightly fogged

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

nearside rear side light only has 50%

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,888 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,736 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,322 miles

Both N/S & O/S Headlamp going opaque.

Front exhaust heat shields loose.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 84,319 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)

Both N/S & O/S Headlamp going opaque.

Front exhaust heat shields loose.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,604 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 80,146 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,901 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,277 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 77,865 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,477 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,383 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 76,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 67,246 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 64,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight leak from the power steering pipes

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 BXL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OW53 BXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW53 BXL registered?

OW53 BXL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is OW53 BXL safe to buy?

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