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SM53 NFH

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,618 mi
Last recorded99,618 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 NFH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,618 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both side ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,630 miles

All components corroded

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,275 miles

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

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

all components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,666 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,899 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 62,899 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,980 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,155 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,514 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,285 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 34,254 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,971 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,073 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 21,073 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NFH is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NFH, 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 NFH registered?

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

Is SM53 NFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 NFH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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