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SM53 MZW

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,813 mi
Last recorded100,813 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 MZW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 100,813 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 79,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,120 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 66,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,409 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 49,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

1,O/S/R CHILD SEAT TESTED †2,N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE BALD INSIDE EDGE BUT DO NOT CONTAIN TREAD WEAR INDERCATERS †3,SLIGHT WAER N/S/R AND O/S/R DROP LINKS ARE WORN

Fail 26 Oct 2006 49,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1,N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE BALD INSIDE EDGE BUT DO NOT CONTAIN TREAD WEAR INDERCATERS †2,N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT IS DAMP WITH GREASE BUT IS NOT SPLIT AND IS SECURE AT TIME OF TEST †3,SLIGHT WEAR IN THE REAR AXLE BUSHIES †4,SLIGHT NOISE ON THE STEERING C

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 MZW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

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

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