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RJ53 GSO

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,952 mi
Last recorded76,952 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 GSO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 76,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorating (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 70,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,535 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 67,535 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 61,538 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,390 miles

poor beam pattern offside headlight scratched/yellowed

temp repair to centre exhaust section slight blow

Fail 25 Jun 2014 58,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,121 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,734 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,734 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 43,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,436 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,219 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 40,209 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,548 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,680 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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RJ53 GSO is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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