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PN53 AVE

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

112,717 mi
Last recorded112,717 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 AVE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 112,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 109,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,672 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

N.S.R LENS BROKEN

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,398 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,658 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near limit end travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 98,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near limit end travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,470 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak underside engine areas / section ()

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 24 Oct 2017 96,470 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak underside engine areas / section ()

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,163 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 92,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides / pair / set (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,374 miles

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

both headlights justabout have a beam patten

Fail 16 Oct 2015 88,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both headlights justabout have a beam patten

Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,284 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 85,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 81,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 73,642 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 73,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,279 miles

nearside side repeter cover missing

play in nearside front hub bearing

rattle from exhaust

rear number plate

rear pads

Fail 22 Oct 2010 69,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine manage ment light on

front cross member starting to rust

nearside side repeter cover missing

play in nearside front hub bearing

rattle from exhaust

rear number plate

rear pads

Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,380 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,513 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 30 Aug 2007 51,627 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 51,627 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

SCREEN DAMAGE

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,721 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 AVE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 PN53 AVE, 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 AVE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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