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SM53 MZV

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,453 mi
Last recorded67,453 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front valance corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

sump corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhuast system corroded

sump corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

exhaust system corroded

sump corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,031 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 59,004 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 58,996 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,073 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,157 miles

park brake performance poor

Fail 24 Oct 2008 50,157 miles

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

park brake performance poor

Pass 24 Oct 2007
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,152 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 MZV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM53 MZV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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