MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
very slight play in n/s/f sterring rack end
very slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link
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
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SM53 NCC safe to buy?
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