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SM53 MXX

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,329 mi
Last recorded75,329 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 MXX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,329 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 75,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,980 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 67,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,217 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,216 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,151 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 34,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,438 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 25,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,836 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 MXX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM53 MXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM53 MXX registered?

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

Is SM53 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 MXX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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