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SM53 YNW

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,941 mi
Last recorded72,941 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 72,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

just passing emissions at natural idle [co]

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside front headlight slightly insecure

tyre pressures need checked

Fail 18 Dec 2012 72,940 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

just passing emissions at natural idle [co]

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside front headlight slightly insecure

tyre pressures need checked

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,947 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 53,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 60,507 miles

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

front disces has lip and pads low and rear pads

oil leak from engine and slight leak from p/s resv

slight brake binding nearside front and front brake hoses ends corroded

slight leak from rack and exhaust heavily corroded at points but not blowing

slight noise from nearside rear wheel

Fail 15 Dec 2010 60,505 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front disces has lip and pads low and rear pads

oil leak from engine and slight leak from p/s resv

slight brake binding nearside front and front brake hoses ends corroded

slight leak from rack and exhaust heavily corroded at points but not blowing

slight noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 12 Dec 2009 51,047 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 51,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,169 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,175 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,533 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 YNW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YNW, 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 YNW registered?

SM53 YNW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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