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SO53 JHX

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,598 mi
Last recorded97,598 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 JHX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,598 miles

Front cross member/radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 96,986 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis crossmember/ radiator support corroded almost to perforation (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear inner sills and lower suspension arms all corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes to tank ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general vehicle underbody (all suspension components slight corrosion) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,021 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 93,021 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 91,999 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,604 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember corroded(under radiator) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,099 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearside rear ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 89,099 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearside rear ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 87,671 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre heat shields (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 85,387 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,748 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,264 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,404 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 77,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,280 miles

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,747 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,044 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 68,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 62,311 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,650 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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SO53 JHX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SO53 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

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

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