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SM53 NHC

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,925 mi
Last recorded122,925 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 NHC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 122,925 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 122,925 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 120,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 118,647 miles

Handbrake just met the limit.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 118,647 miles

Handbrake just met the limit.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,513 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

both rear inner sills corroded rear handbrake low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 106,406 miles

Rear hand brake only just met limit

Fail 4 Apr 2017 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear hand brake only just met limit

Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,953 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 95,953 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,465 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 72,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,966 miles

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

Oil leak

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,966 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,613 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,979 miles

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

front cross member corroded front brake pads getting low front brake discs corroded on inside surface

Fail 2 Apr 2012 52,942 miles

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

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

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

front cross member corroded front brake pads getting low front brake discs corroded on inside surface

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,940 miles

front cross member corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 16 Mar 2011 45,940 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,864 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 40,864 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,183 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,233 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,110 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 20,109 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres 3.0 mm .

lower engine gaurd damaged .

rear number plate has slight water ingress damage .

steering wheel off center .

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 NHC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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