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SM53 NCX

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,791 mi
Last recorded74,791 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 NCX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,791 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,791 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,191 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,367 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion front crossmember

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,771 miles

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

slight exhaust blow centre to rear exhaust

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,092 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,537 miles

Oil leak

front crossmember corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,784 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing insidge edge

surface rust to front crossmember

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,329 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 55,329 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,557 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 50,557 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,717 miles

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

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 NCX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM53 NCX registered?

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

Is SM53 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 NCX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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