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VE53 UMX

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,483 mi
Last recorded121,483 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 UMX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 121,483 miles

Front radiator cross member corroded

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 121,481 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,150 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack column oil seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 114,148 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack column oil seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,441 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,642 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on inside edges

cuts in inner side wall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2014 88,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on inside edges

cuts in inner side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,127 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 79,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,230 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 65,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,958 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,906 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 37,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 30,244 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,113 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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VE53 UMX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VE53 UMX, 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 VE53 UMX registered?

VE53 UMX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is VE53 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 UMX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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