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PE53 USN

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,918 mi
Last recorded38,918 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 USN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 38,918 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 38,918 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 32,495 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to rear flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake only just met standard

Fail 18 Oct 2018 32,495 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre stalk missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to rear flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 23,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,281 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,451 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 12,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,755 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,753 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,720 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,317 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 5,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 3,282 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 USN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 USN, 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 USN registered?

PE53 USN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is PE53 USN safe to buy?

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