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SM53 NFX

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,206 mi
Last recorded96,206 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 NFX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 96,206 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 96,192 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 94,961 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the outer sills

Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,416 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 90,193 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,359 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 80,280 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,212 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 67,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery slightly loose but unable to fall over

engine management light on

engine rear lower stabilizer bush split/worn

n/s/f orange indicator faded slightly

slight misting of oil on steering rack

slight movement in n/s track rod end

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight oil leak on engine

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,789 miles

battery slightly loose but unable to fall over

engine management light on

engine rear lower stabilizer bush split/worn

n/s/f orange indicator faded slightly

slight misting of oil on steering rack

slight movement in n/s track rod end

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight oil leak on engine

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,195 miles

ENGINE LAMP IS ON

REAR INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE STEERING RACK ENDS

THE POWER STEERING PUMP/HOSES ARE DAMP WITH OIL SLIGHT

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,725 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 50,725 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,188 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 41,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,006 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 31,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 26,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,625 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,821 miles

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

Offside Front 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 NFX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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