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SO53 UGJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,776 mi
Last recorded35,776 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 35,776 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 33,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 33,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 29,351 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,297 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 29,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 28,254 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 26,458 miles

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

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

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

rear fog warning light on dash when brake pressed but not effecting rear lights.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 26,458 miles

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

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

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

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

rear fog warning light on dash when brake pressed but not effecting rear lights.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 24,931 miles

Both front indicators near white

Both side repeators near white

Front wipers smeering screen

Play in n/s/r drop link

Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,023 miles

Play in n/s/r drop link

Pass 12 Dec 2011 21,173 miles

front wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,614 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,756 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 12,756 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 9,885 miles

Fog lamp tell tale light flashing on dash with hazzards

Pass 18 Dec 2006 7,091 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 UGJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGJ, 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 UGJ registered?

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

Is SO53 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 UGJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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