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SM53 NFD

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,375 mi
Last recorded135,375 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 135,375 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Bothsides (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 135,374 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front&rearbush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Bothsides (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 125,451 miles

h/light beam patterns very poor . lens tarnished

pas oil seep

Fail 4 Aug 2015 125,451 miles

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

h/light beam patterns very poor . lens tarnished

pas oil seep

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,305 miles

Oil leak

h/light lens tarnished poor beam patterns

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Aug 2013 111,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,095 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,277 miles

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

Os front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2011 95,021 miles

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

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

Os front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

NS front tyre wearing heavilyon the inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 75,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 33,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,294 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 20,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NFD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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