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VN53 TZM

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,592 mi
Last recorded74,592 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 TZM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,592 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre Badly Perished.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 70,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre Badly Perished.

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,831 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,268 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 68,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 66,254 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,082 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,769 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,701 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,839 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 28,828 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 233,910 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 TZM is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TZM, 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 VN53 TZM registered?

VN53 TZM is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 TZM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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