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SL53 JMV

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,302 mi
Last recorded55,302 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 JMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,302 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,589 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 51,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 47,704 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 47,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,599 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 35,978 miles

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

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

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

front x member corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 35,978 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

front x member corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 28,747 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 23,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,073 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 12,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine light active

Pass 28 May 2009 5,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,667 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,043 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 JMV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMV, 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 JMV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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