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WK53 ETY

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,638 mi
Last recorded142,638 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 ETY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 142,638 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

both sill backs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears and pads (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 142,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2015 135,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 135,161 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 123,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 123,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 125,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper juddering

o/s wiper smeering

Pass 19 Mar 2013 114,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,786 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,679 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 66,695 miles

air bag light on

Pass 24 Mar 2007 51,270 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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WK53 ETY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK53 ETY, 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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What year was WK53 ETY registered?

WK53 ETY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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