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SM53 NDV

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,243 mi
Last recorded90,243 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 NDV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,243 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,757 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,724 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 65,724 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,134 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 60,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 54,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake imbalance

Fail 20 Oct 2012 54,097 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

rear brake imbalance

wheel alignment req checking as all four tyres are wearing on the inside edger

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,996 miles

Front and rear Brake Discs scored and pitted.(replace ASAP)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front and rear Brake Discs scored and pitted.(replace ASAP)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,364 miles

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

both rear tyres void of tread on inner shoulders,stepped tread depth pattern.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders,stepped tread depth pattern.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 47,364 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres void of tread on inner shoulders,stepped tread depth pattern.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders,stepped tread depth pattern.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 41,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear and nearside rear tyres showing signs of ageing

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

wheel alignment req checking

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,299 miles

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2008 37,299 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,446 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 31,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,116 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 24,116 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 NDV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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