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SM53 NCV

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

117,885 mi
Last recorded117,885 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 117,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 116,790 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 116,790 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,456 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components heavily corroded

engine mis-fire

Fail 31 Jan 2018 115,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components heavily corroded

engine mis-fire

Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all x4 (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 106,160 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all x4 (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 94,578 miles

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

earth wire disconnected

front cross memeber has corrosion

n/s front wheel bearing has slight movement

Fail 26 Nov 2014 94,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

auxilary belt has mal adjustment

earth wire disconnected

front cross memeber has corrosion

n/s front wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,648 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 87,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 87,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

brakes pipes slightly corroding

headlamp lens deteriorating

n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged slighgtly

rear inner sills corroding

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,845 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 73,884 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,171 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,078 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,231 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 51,230 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 39,397 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,397 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,657 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 32,657 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 31,879 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 NCV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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