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SM53 MYZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,739 mi
Last recorded112,739 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 112,739 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn close to limit on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective NS Headlight lens slightly defective but not effecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective OS Headlight lens slightly defective but not effecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 93,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 92,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 90,392 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 90,392 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2021 88,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 86,982 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,876 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 84,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,420 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 76,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,536 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,212 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 35,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,099 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,179 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 21,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 MYZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MYZ, 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 MYZ registered?

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

Is SM53 MYZ safe to buy?

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