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SM53 MZN

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,110 mi
Last recorded147,110 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 MZN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 147,110 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

radiator x member corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 147,110 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

radiator x member corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 121,477 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 121,477 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure near side & off side (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 110,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,943 miles

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

both front tyres worn

Fail 23 Jan 2014 92,942 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,350 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,400 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 70,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,151 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,967 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 MZN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM53 MZN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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