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WJ53 EZP

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

298,558 mi
Last recorded298,558 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 EZP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 298,558 miles

front fog lamps not working

oil leaks

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

steering lock insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2022 298,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front fog lamps not working

oil leaks

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

steering lock insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2021 283,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2021 283,692 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2020 281,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2020 281,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2019 269,962 miles

nearside front shock absorber dust cover split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

plastic covers fitted at time of test

slight free play in steering rack offside track rod inner ball joint

Fail 9 Jul 2019 269,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

both front wiper rubbers starting to split

nearside front shock absorber dust cover split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

plastic covers fitted at time of test

slight free play in steering rack offside track rod inner ball joint

Pass 18 Jul 2018 253,580 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 253,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre badly worn

Offside Front Inner tyre badly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 236,127 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 236,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 214,305 miles

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

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2016 214,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust rear body heat shields insecure

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2015 193,579 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 193,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads look low

Pass 7 Jul 2014 169,966 miles

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

offside and nearside front shock absorbers dust covers split

offside and nearside front tyres on 2mm on outer edges and 1,6mm on inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2014 169,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

offside and nearside front shock absorbers dust covers split

offside and nearside front tyres on 2mm on outer edges and 1,6mm on inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2013 152,398 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner shoulders

front pads look low

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inner rain groove

Fail 23 Jul 2013 152,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner shoulders

front pads look low

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inner rain groove

Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,899 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 132,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,681 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 111,681 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,589 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 73,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,462 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 60,462 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,157 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,801 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,147 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel long

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing uneven

small cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

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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WJ53 EZP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 WJ53 EZP, 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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WJ53 EZP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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