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PE53 ZFJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

269,779 mi
Last recorded269,779 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ZFJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 269,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 269,776 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 259,702 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front windows lowered at time of test. advise

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 19 Aug 2011 205,639 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 201,497 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 174,778 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 159,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 159,015 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 123,445 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 123,445 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZFJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

PE53 ZFJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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