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OW53 BYU

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,424 mi
Last recorded130,424 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 BYU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,424 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 130,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2015 127,207 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 119,763 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Dec 2012 114,972 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 103,046 miles

Exhaust heat shield is falling off

N/S/R seat belt not checked as childs seat fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear tyres are a different size to the fronts

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel

Fail 2 Dec 2011 103,046 miles

Exhaust heat shield is falling off

N/S/R seat belt not checked as childs seat fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear tyres are a different size to the fronts

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel

Pass 6 Dec 2010 85,339 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked as childs seat fitted

O/S/F wheel is damaged on the bead

Slight movement in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 6 Dec 2010 85,339 miles

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

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

N/S/R seat belt not checked as childs seat fitted

O/S/F wheel is damaged on the bead

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

Slight movement in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Dec 2009 69,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,076 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

slight damp on power steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2008 46,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

slight damp on power steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,707 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 27,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,258 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn at inner edges with minor cuts in tread pattern recommend renewal

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 BYU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

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

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