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SO53 JVK

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Lpg 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

216,486 mi
Last recorded216,486 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 JVK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 216,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

engine noisy and starting problem

Pass 16 May 2017 199,488 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 199,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 184,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a cut but not deep (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 184,340 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a cut but not deep (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 165,056 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 164,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 145,086 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 129,513 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 129,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 111,059 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 90,935 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 75,128 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,128 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,668 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 49,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,446 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,627 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 33,624 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside front washer jet alignment poor

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,990 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 20,990 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,642 miles

All wipers split

Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,920 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 JVK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO53 JVK registered?

SO53 JVK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is SO53 JVK safe to buy?

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