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SM53 NCC

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,926 mi
Last recorded136,926 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 NCC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 136,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 136,084 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure/badly fitted[may be wrong size] (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 136,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin not present (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure/badly fitted[may be wrong size] (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2018 136,075 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 131,438 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe to back of p/s pump (2.3.3b)

both headlight lenses starting to discolour

engine idle lumpy/hunting

gear oil leak

o/s/r brake disc has red rusting on outer edge brake has been binding

o/s/r brake pad wearing thin

slight end float in n/s steering rack end

Pass 24 Feb 2016 121,593 miles

both rear anti roll bars n/s and o/s have very slight play

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

very slight end float in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 6 May 2015 110,761 miles

very slight play in n/s/f sterring rack end

very slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 6 May 2015 110,761 miles

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

very slight play in n/s/f sterring rack end

very slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,863 miles

n/s/f steering rack end has very slight end float

n/s/f tyre approching wear markers

slight oil leak around o/s/f side of engine

very slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,033 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,793 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 29,262 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 NCC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

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

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