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PN53 ALU

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,954 mi
Last recorded110,954 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 ALU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 110,954 miles

Front headlamps getting dull

Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,145 miles

Front crossmember getting weak

Fail 15 Oct 2019 103,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear anti roll bar link worn

Pass 5 Oct 2018 93,597 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens's deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2018 93,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens's deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 85,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,635 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 51,849 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 80,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 73,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind at o/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,593 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,637 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 43,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,744 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner egde

Fail 30 Sep 2010 36,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner egde

Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,438 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,121 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,887 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,706 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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PN53 ALU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PN53 ALU, 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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PN53 ALU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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