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SL53 JUO

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,048 mi
Last recorded74,048 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 JUO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,048 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 74,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 74,046 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,998 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 62,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 58,980 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,118 miles

advice on rear wiper

Fail 15 Sep 2017 55,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice on rear wiper

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,798 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 52,798 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,890 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 50,890 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance all not workimg (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,601 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,549 miles

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

different tyre size on each axle.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 42,526 miles

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

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

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

different tyre size on each axle.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

offside front tyre on limit.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,804 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 37,789 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,079 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,532 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,131 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,633 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,929 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,542 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 JUO is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JUO, 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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What year was SL53 JUO registered?

SL53 JUO is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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