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ST53 TCO

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,469 mi
Last recorded107,469 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 TCO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 107,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine has misfire

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 99,254 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 99,253 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,786 miles

Rear TYRES PERRISHED

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 84,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,837 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 70,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,615 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 60,615 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,053 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 44,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,414 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,380 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 30,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise that the nearside and offside wiper blades are slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,600 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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ST53 TCO is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST53 TCO, 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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ST53 TCO is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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