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SL53 HVA

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,874 mi
Last recorded72,874 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HVA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,874 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 72,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,966 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2016 70,966 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both by indicator (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre section corroded

n/s/r lens damaged

rear wiper torn

Pass 21 Nov 2015 69,985 miles

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

engine oil sump porous and leaking

nearside rear lens damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,893 miles

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

engine oil sump porus and leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2014 68,893 miles

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

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

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

engine oil sump porus and leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,473 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,473 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,645 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2012 66,645 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,458 miles

Offside rear light repaired with tape

Oil leak

Rear heat sheild loose

Fail 15 Nov 2011 63,458 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear heat sheild loose

Oil leak

Offside rear light repaired with tape

Pass 30 Oct 2010 60,599 miles

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,661 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 57,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,320 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

n/s/f hub cap missing

Fail 23 Oct 2008 49,320 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

n/s/f hub cap missing

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,231 miles

Both front tyres on 3.00mm

Fail 21 Nov 2007 41,231 miles

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

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

Both front tyres on 3.00mm

Rear discs rusty and scored

Rear pads low

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HVA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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