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SO53 JHV

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,146 mi
Last recorded110,146 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 JHV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,146 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

oil sump corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 110,146 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

oil sump corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,846 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 105,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,064 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,797 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 86,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear ABS wire stretched

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,563 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 77,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight damp p.a.s. rack

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,593 miles

REAR WIPER IS SECURED ON WITH A CABLE TIE & A SECTION OF WIPER RUBBER IS NOT MAKING CONTACT WITH THE SCREEN

SPARE TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

Fail 16 Apr 2013 73,593 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

REAR WIPER IS SECURED ON WITH A CABLE TIE & A SECTION OF WIPER RUBBER IS NOT MAKING CONTACT WITH THE SCREEN

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

SPARE TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,858 miles

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

nearside rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,721 miles

lower radiator panel corroded

offside rear tyre 3mm

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,592 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

wipers smeary

Fail 14 Apr 2009 44,592 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

wipers smeary

Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,510 miles

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

wipers smearing 18+26inch

Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,678 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 22,678 miles

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

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

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 JHV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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