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SM53 NBA

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,964 mi
Last recorded98,964 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 98,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,411 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake slight bind

Fail 25 Nov 2014 87,411 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 87,403 miles

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,402 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,603 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Fail 4 Jan 2012 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,767 miles

Nearside Front 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)

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2010 64,766 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2009 58,197 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,674 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 NBA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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