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SM53 OVA

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,277 mi
Last recorded111,277 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,277 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,887 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle doesnt slide up the seat belt

both front headlamps misting

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

general under body surface corrosion

oil leak

play in offside front anti roll bar link

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 8 Oct 2014 87,508 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front track rod has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,683 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fog light warning comes on when brake is applied

Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel trim missing

recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked when new tyres fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,791 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 OVA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OVA, 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 OVA registered?

SM53 OVA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is SM53 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 OVA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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