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WK53 VNV

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,479 mi
Last recorded116,479 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VNV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 116,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 109,424 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 109,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 102,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 101,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 95,277 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 95,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 88,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,164 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 82,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe near hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut to hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe near hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,660 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre un even wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre un even wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,170 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,989 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre slight un even wear on inside treads

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,917 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Aug 2013 28,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,567 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 22,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,775 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,232 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 15,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,273 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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WK53 VNV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

WK53 VNV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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