MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn low on edges
undertray fitted
item removed from drivers view
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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