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PY53 AYX

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2013

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no clutch pedle rubber

Fail 20 Nov 2012

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no clutch pedle rubber

Pass 18 Nov 2011

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

unable to see front and rear pads

Pass 17 May 2011 132,353 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 118,827 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 118,827 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 109,658 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 88,689 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 88,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres wearing on edges , nearside close to limit

Fail 14 Jan 2008 71,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres wearing on edges , nearside close to limit

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,345 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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PY53 AYX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY53 AYX, 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 AYX registered?

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

Is PY53 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY53 AYX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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