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VN53 LUZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,131 mi
Last recorded62,131 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LUZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 62,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 62,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **STRONG ADVISE** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 60,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 58,583 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 51,769 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,042 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,982 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 42,982 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,388 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 31,807 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,139 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,980 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,185 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,701 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,194 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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VN53 LUZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VN53 LUZ, 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

How do I check the history of VN53 LUZ?

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What year was VN53 LUZ registered?

VN53 LUZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is VN53 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 LUZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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