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SM53 MZD

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,021 mi
Last recorded117,021 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 117,021 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 117,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,975 miles

1.n/s/f wiper blade splitat ends 2.n/s and o/s/r tyres outer sidewall damage 3.outer sills plastic covers fitted 4.brake pipes plastic coated 5.rear exhaust heat shields loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 105,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1.n/s/f wiper blade splitat ends 2.n/s and o/s/r tyres outer sidewall damage 3.outer sills plastic covers fitted 4.brake pipes plastic coated 5.rear exhaust heat shields loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,584 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,937 miles

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

slight playon power steering low pressure side.

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 77,925 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight playon power steering low pressure side.

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 69,091 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,108 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)

both front tyres perished and worn very low on inner edges

both rear tyre side walls slightly perished

front pads getting low

wipers poor

Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,108 miles

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

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)

both front tyres perished and worn very low on inner edges

both rear tyre side walls slightly perished

front pads getting low

wipers poor

Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,714 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,700 miles

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

n/s/r brake pad on limit

Pass 16 Feb 2008 46,719 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 46,692 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,489 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 25,083 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 25,083 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front 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 MZD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

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

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