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SM53 MXC

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,485 mi
Last recorded122,485 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 MXC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,485 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 116,018 miles

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

both front wishbones have slight corrosion

front x member is corroded

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 106,968 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges

front cross member is corroded not within a prescribed area and not affecting the engine mounting

n/s/r tyre is low

Pass 11 Sep 2012 101,703 miles

front cross member is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 7 Sep 2012 101,703 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,171 miles

front cross member corroded-outside 12"

front discs pitted/worn-not excessive

Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,907 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 83,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,979 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,848 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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SM53 MXC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SM53 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

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

Is SM53 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 MXC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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