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SO53 JGY

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,503 mi
Last recorded73,503 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 JGY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread but no cords or ply showing

radiator support member holed and extremely corodded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 73,490 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread but no cords or ply showing

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brakes binding

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

radiator support member holed and extremely corodded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,112 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,013 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 69,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,681 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,139 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,133 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,015 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

rear brakes out of balance 28%

Fail 12 Oct 2011 59,015 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

rear brakes out of balance 28%

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,990 miles

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

both front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 53,987 miles

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

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

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

both front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear wiper torn

Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,569 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,766 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 16,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulders

offside rear light cluster broken

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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SO53 JGY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SO53 JGY, 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 SO53 JGY registered?

SO53 JGY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SO53 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 JGY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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