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PN53 DKU

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,672 mi
Last recorded132,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 DKU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 132,672 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,357 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,965 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,363 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 108,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 101,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 101,286 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 96,957 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,743 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 82,317 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r light slighty cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2008 82,317 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r light slighty cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,659 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,379 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 46,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 DKU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN53 DKU?

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What year was PN53 DKU registered?

PN53 DKU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PN53 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 DKU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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