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SL53 HZV

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,129 mi
Last recorded97,129 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HZV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,129 miles

both headlights deteriated

front lower engine mount bush split

Fail 24 Oct 2016 97,129 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both fronts incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both repeaters wrong colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both headlights deteriated

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail front engine mount chassis insecure (6.1.D.1b)

front lower engine mount bush split

Fail 13 Oct 2016 97,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both head lamp lenses deteriorated.

both lower front and rear engine mounting bushes deteriorated.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 87,638 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 87,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,182 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,760 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 74,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,079 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 69,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,218 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 62,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,184 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 40,184 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,648 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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SL53 HZV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HZV, 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 HZV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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