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SL53 HSX

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,666 mi
Last recorded64,666 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HSX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,666 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 64,661 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,080 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 62,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 59,028 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 55,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 55,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,520 miles

Boot not shuting fully, but still secure.

Bulb out on nearside tail light.

Front cross member going rusty.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog light on dash flickers when indicators used.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 51,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot not shuting fully, but still secure.

Bulb out on nearside tail light.

Front cross member going rusty.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog light on dash flickers when indicators used.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,448 miles

N/S/F ABS Ring broken, no light on.

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight damege to N/S/R seat belt.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,190 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 38,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HSX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HSX, 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 SL53 HSX registered?

SL53 HSX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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