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SO53 UFY

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,158 mi
Last recorded104,158 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 UFY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 104,158 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 104,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 84,041 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 80,677 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 80,677 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,380 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 80,380 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,569 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 73,569 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,920 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 54,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear bumper got shap eidges

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 UFY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

SO53 UFY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is SO53 UFY safe to buy?

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