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SM53 MXB

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,527 mi
Last recorded133,527 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 MXB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 133,527 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 133,520 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,324 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 132,318 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 130,328 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 130,328 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 126,473 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 126,469 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 122,455 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 122,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 117,779 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,294 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 108,385 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 108,382 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,629 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 101,629 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 93,036 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 93,034 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 85,140 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 74,151 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,089 miles

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

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

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 MXB is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

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

Is SM53 MXB safe to buy?

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