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SF53 OVA

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,514 mi
Last recorded145,514 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 OVA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 145,514 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 145,275 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,637 miles

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

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

adv slight blue smoke

Fail 10 Nov 2015 123,637 miles

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

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

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

adv slight blue smoke

Pass 1 Nov 2014 113,324 miles

Oil leak

both rear sills light body corrosion

exhaust front flex starting to corrosion

front light body corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2014 113,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear sills light body corrosion

exhaust front flex starting to corrosion

front light body corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2013 101,776 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,927 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2011 84,149 miles

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,455 miles

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

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

n/s/r seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,296 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

n/s/f/tyre ouer wall cut and rim slighty damage

Fail 19 Oct 2009 70,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

n/s/f/tyre ouer wall cut and rim slighty damage

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,275 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,557 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 38,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,396 miles

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

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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SF53 OVA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SF53 OVA, 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 SF53 OVA registered?

SF53 OVA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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