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RX53 DNV

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 DNV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,766 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished / worn

Fail 7 Jul 2017 99,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive cat test (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished / worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

front lower cross rail corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre - rear exhaust corroded

centre stop light not working

front lower cross member corroded

front wiper blades smear slightly /split on the very tips of blades

Fail 9 Oct 2013 75,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre - rear exhaust corroded

centre stop light not working

front lower cross member corroded

front wiper blades smear slightly /split on the very tips of blades

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,583 miles

airbag light on engine management light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,241 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,690 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,893 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 20,893 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,091 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,177 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,269 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 12,269 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,169 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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RX53 DNV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX53 DNV, 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 RX53 DNV registered?

RX53 DNV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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