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RJ53 GPU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,645 mi
Last recorded112,645 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 GPU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 112,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 112,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 108,921 miles

Heavy oil leak from engine.

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance low.

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn poorly on inner edge. 205/55/16V

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both. Advise to replace soon. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 108,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Heavy oil leak from engine.

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance low.

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn poorly on inner edge. 205/55/16V

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both. Advise to replace soon. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 103,365 miles

Both front shockers leaking, close to limits

Heavy corrosion on front lower panel

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 103,361 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both have No patterns (1.8.A.1b)

Both front shockers leaking, close to limits

Both headlamps heavily frosted

Heavy corrosion on front lower panel

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,033 miles

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

Heavy corrosion on front cross member.REPLACE BEFORE NEXT MOT

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low inner edges

both headlamps frosted

both rear tyres aged and perished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 96,033 miles

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

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

Heavy corrosion on front cross member.REPLACE BEFORE NEXT MOT

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low inner edges

both headlamps frosted

both rear tyres aged and perished

offside beam pattern on limits

Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,700 miles

Both front headlamp lense's deteriorated.

Both front shock absorber dust covers damaged.

Both rear tyres aged and perished.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 91,700 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front headlamp lense's deteriorated.

Both front shock absorber dust covers damaged.

Both rear tyres aged and perished.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine leaking oil

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

N/S/F tyre worn to 2.5 mm and worn very low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn to 3.0 mm and worn very low on inner edge

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 86,466 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine leaking oil

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

N/S/F tyre worn to 2.5 mm and worn very low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn to 3.0 mm and worn very low on inner edge

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,663 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Corrosion on side sills

Misting on N/S/F shock absorber

N/S/R tyre wearing low

Power steering fluid leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

View of brake pads obscured

Fail 21 Sep 2012 82,630 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on side sills

Misting on N/S/F shock absorber

N/S/R tyre wearing low

Power steering fluid leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

View of brake pads obscured

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,610 miles

front discs rusted on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2011 78,610 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs rusted on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,030 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,828 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,936 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 34,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake pads 90% worn approx.

Rear wiper blade split.

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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RJ53 GPU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol 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 RJ53 GPU, 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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RJ53 GPU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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