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PE53 RGZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

251,841 mi
Last recorded251,841 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 RGZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 251,841 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 244,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2019 244,786 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 232,026 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash

Fail 5 Mar 2018 232,026 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2017 223,665 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 216,059 miles

Nearside Front Nail Tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2016 216,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail Tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 204,690 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 195,130 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 177,012 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 177,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 161,326 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 146,491 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2011 146,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2010 117,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 117,845 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,526 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,496 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,305 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,025 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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PE53 RGZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PE53 RGZ, 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 PE53 RGZ registered?

PE53 RGZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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