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SM53 NHE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,687 mi
Last recorded145,687 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 145,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 145,683 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 141,934 miles

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

both headlamps have slight movement

exhaust heat shield insecure

general under body corrosion

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge but not fail-able criteria

Fail 9 Mar 2018 141,590 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both misted no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding recently had new pads (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

both headlamps have slight movement

exhaust heat shield insecure

general under body corrosion

oil residue on engine

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge but not fail-able criteria

Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,751 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

undertray fitted

item removed from drivers view

Fail 6 Mar 2017 133,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member next to engine mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

item removed from drivers view

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 124,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,823 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,274 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 100,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,649 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 93,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,473 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,655 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,586 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,959 miles

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 NHE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

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

Is SM53 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 NHE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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