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WN53 UCL

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,082 mi
Last recorded197,082 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 UCL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 197,082 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system rear heat-shield insecure

front cross-member beneath radiator corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 23 Oct 2015 197,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front-pipe bracket fractured (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system rear heat-shield insecure

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 187,196 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2014 187,109 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2013 179,852 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 172,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 172,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 165,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 156,352 miles

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

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

steering rack oily

Fail 6 Oct 2010 156,352 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

n/s park brake cable rear suport bolt missing

offside rear brake slight bind

steering rack oily

Pass 26 Sep 2009 148,005 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 122,290 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 121,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F door mirror cracked not seriously affecting the veiw to the rear.

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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WN53 UCL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WN53 UCL, 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 WN53 UCL registered?

WN53 UCL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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