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2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,898 mi
Last recorded118,898 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 USD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,898 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

small hole in each rear lamp cluster

Fail 7 Nov 2016 118,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

small hole in each rear lamp cluster

Pass 6 Nov 2015 107,448 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,093 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,224 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,470 miles

both front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,079 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,054 miles

both front tyres inner edges close to limit of wear

Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,634 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,521 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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VU53 USD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VU53 USD, 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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VU53 USD is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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