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SK53 VEM

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

124,263 mi
Last recorded124,263 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 VEM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2022 124,263 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

boot lid cannot be opened from outside

brake fluid dirty

Pass 16 Apr 2021 123,488 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

back box rubber hanger cracking

engine noisy

vehicle rusty underneath and in areas

Fail 13 Apr 2021 123,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine noisy

vehicle rusty underneath and in areas

Pass 27 Mar 2020 122,547 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 122,543 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 120,750 miles

BOTH SILLS HAVE COVERS ON SO UNABLE TO CHECK

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross menber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 120,750 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH SILLS HAVE COVERS ON SO UNABLE TO CHECK

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross menber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 120,101 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 116,546 miles

Offside Front cross member holed & corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 116,544 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cross member holed & corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 113,060 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 113,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 105,297 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,579 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 95,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 87,989 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2012 85,349 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,965 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,258 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on edges...

Fail 26 Jan 2009 62,257 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wear on edges...

Pass 12 Apr 2008 55,160 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,384 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,943 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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SK53 VEM is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SK53 VEM, 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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SK53 VEM is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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