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SM53 MXW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,758 mi
Last recorded77,758 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 MXW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,758 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,577 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 65,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 23 Sep 2015 60,109 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower gear box mount rear (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,894 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 54,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,323 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 48,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,193 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,651 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 37,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,293 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,595 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 29,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,874 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 24,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,149 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,839 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 MXW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

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

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