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SL53 HTX

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,088 mi
Last recorded195,088 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HTX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 195,088 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge........

Pass 5 Jan 2016 191,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 180,573 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

engine oil leaks

rear registration plate is deteriated

Fail 8 Jan 2014 172,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fog light warning on dash when pressing brake pedal

nsf sidelight dull

Pass 8 Jan 2014 172,184 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fog light warning on dash when pressing brake pedal

nsf sidelight dull

Fail 20 Dec 2013 172,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fog light warning on dash when pressing brake pedal

nsf sidelight dull

osr tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 152,023 miles

n/s/f balljoint slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2012 152,023 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f balljoint slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2011 141,744 miles

All underbody starting to corrode

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside headlamp lense deterioated and beam image only just met legal requirements

Nearside rear disc backing plate deterioated

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Sump corroded

rear wiper missing

Fail 8 Sep 2011 141,719 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

All underbody starting to corrode

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside headlamp lense deterioated and beam image only just met legal requirements

Nearside rear disc backing plate deterioated

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Sump corroded

rear wiper missing

Pass 11 Sep 2010 131,486 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front discs inners not wearing fully

Fail 9 Sep 2010 131,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

advise change wipers clips worn and scratching screen

both front discs inners not wearing fully

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2009 114,068 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 114,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,572 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 81,005 miles

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

offside rear anti roll bar link rod bottom joint slight play

power steering pipes to and from reserviour damp

Fail 21 Aug 2007 81,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear antiroll bar linkrod slight play bottom joint

pipes to and from power steering reserviour damp

Pass 9 Sep 2006 57,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

windscreen has wiper marks on off side

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 HTX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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