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SM53 NCU

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,230 mi
Last recorded150,230 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 NCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 150,230 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 147,557 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 147,547 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower radiator landing panel corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2015 109,202 miles

Body has slight corrosion front radiator support (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 109,202 miles

Body has slight corrosion front radiator support (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 136,750 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 125,864 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

items removed from mirror before test

Fail 31 Oct 2013 125,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

items removed from mirror before test

Fail 8 Oct 2012 111,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 103,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 89,263 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 77,063 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 63,890 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,216 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,451 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 NCU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

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

Is SM53 NCU safe to buy?

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