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SM53 MWY

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,151 mi
Last recorded189,151 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 MWY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 189,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 171,867 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 171,865 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 149,229 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 149,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 136,479 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise osr tail light damaged no white light

Fail 2 Oct 2012 136,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise osr tail light damaged no white light

Pass 4 Oct 2011 128,142 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 119,813 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 113,140 miles

1x n/s washer jet missing screen

Front pads getting low

High level brake light in-op

O/S/R lamp damaged-shap edges

Wipers smeering screen

Fail 29 Sep 2009 113,140 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

1x n/s washer jet missing screen

Front pads getting low

High level brake light in-op

O/S/F tyre getting low

O/S/F tyre valve damaged

O/S/R lamp damaged-shap edges

Wipers smeering screen

Pass 24 Sep 2008 104,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,678 miles

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

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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SM53 MWY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM53 MWY, 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 SM53 MWY registered?

SM53 MWY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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