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WJ53 NBB

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

131,127 mi
Last recorded131,127 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 NBB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2021 131,127 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember below radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (repaired) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 125,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (repaired) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 125,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 116,506 miles

Rear tyres deterating on side walls

Fail 12 Aug 2019 116,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres deterating on side walls

Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,717 miles

Front headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 100,717 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Body component insecure exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,098 miles

front headlamps deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2017 85,098 miles

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

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

front headlamps deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,877 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 75,876 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,343 miles

Front radiator support panel corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 68,343 miles

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

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

Front radiator support panel corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,604 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on approx 2.5mm

Fail 16 Aug 2014 65,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside front tyre worn low on approx 2.5mm

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,109 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside rear brake pads worn thin in comparrison to nearside rear further investigation is advised

very slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 9 Aug 2013 60,109 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside rear brake pads worn thin in comparrison to nearside rear further investigation is advised

very slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,686 miles

strong advise both front tyres worn very close to the limit on inner edges of tread

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 33,537 miles

advise park brake travel

nearside rear tyre on approx 3mm and outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2010 33,423 miles

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

advise park brake travel

nearside rear tyre on approx 3mm and outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,159 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 23,159 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,485 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,025 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 17,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,344 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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WJ53 NBB is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 NBB, 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 NBB is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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