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PY53 AYH

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,381 mi
Last recorded140,381 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 AYH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 140,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2018 140,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner track rods ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 126,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner track rods ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 119,250 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low

Fail 6 Oct 2016 119,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 31 Oct 2015 106,518 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 106,518 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,214 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 87,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 82,877 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,877 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,323 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,492 miles

No plates getting taty,

Fail 27 Aug 2009 56,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,814 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,345 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 40,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 33,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PY53 AYH is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PY53 AYH, 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 PY53 AYH registered?

PY53 AYH is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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