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PN53 DJY

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,556 mi
Last recorded163,556 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 DJY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 163,556 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2016 158,305 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 158,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 150,662 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 150,662 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 140,636 miles

Oil leak

both front headlights deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on the inner tread

Pass 19 Dec 2013 129,215 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 122,589 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 122,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 117,407 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 113,199 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp slighty insucure

Pass 12 Dec 2009 106,686 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 102,048 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 102,048 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 94,907 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 88,949 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 83,286 miles

Oil leak

window screen damage in zones (A) and (B)

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 DJY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN53 DJY, 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 PN53 DJY registered?

PN53 DJY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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