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SL53 HSF

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,599 mi
Last recorded148,599 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HSF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 148,599 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 133,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 133,130 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2010 117,387 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 117,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions not tested (exhaust fault)

front b/ discs signs /corrossion

Pass 21 Dec 2009 102,480 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 79,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate fading

rear number plate fading

Pass 28 Dec 2007 64,246 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 64,246 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 63,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 51,081 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 51,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SL53 HSF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL53 HSF, 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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SL53 HSF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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