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SL53 JKE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

177,207 mi
Last recorded177,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 177,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 164,969 miles

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

hard to inspect front & rear brake pads

rear bumper & boot lid damaged

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2017 164,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking rear of engine (2.3.3b)

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

hard to inspect front & rear brake pads

rear bumper & boot lid damaged

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2016 155,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 155,137 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member holed corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 143,778 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

rear bumper & boot lid damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2015 143,778 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

rear bumper & boot lid damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2014 132,976 miles

front crossmember at radiator corroded

rear exhaust welded at flange

Pass 21 Jan 2013 115,627 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hard to inspect front & rear brake pads

rear brakes noisy

Fail 13 Jan 2012 98,367 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

hard to inspect front & rear brake pads

Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,367 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

hard to inspect front & rear brake pads

Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,747 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 89,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,149 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 86,149 miles

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

ADVISE O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,014 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,428 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,388 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 50,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 38,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JKE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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