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WN53 UCY

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,243 mi
Last recorded154,243 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 UCY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 154,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 144,490 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges

N/S/R seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Fail 1 Jun 2012 144,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres low on inner edges

N/S/R seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Pass 24 May 2011 124,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs slight lip

Fail 24 May 2011 124,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs slight lip

front wipers slightly smearing

rear no plate loose but still secure

Pass 14 Oct 2009
Fail 12 Oct 2009 97,889 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake effort low on offside rear foot and hand brake

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,351 miles

N/S/R brakes only just locking on handbrake

Slight play in n/s of rack

Fail 1 Oct 2008 80,351 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front & rear pads about 80% worn

Front brakes binding slightly

Front wipers smeering slightly

Slight play in n/s of rack

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,321 miles

Both front tyres low 2mm

N/S/R seat belt slightly frayed

Rear wiper split & not clearing screen

Top power steering pipe damp

Fail 2 Nov 2007 61,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Both front tyres low 2mm

N/S/R seat belt slightly frayed

O/S/F wiper split

Rear wiper split & not clearing screen

Top power steering pipe damp

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,379 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 39,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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 UCY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WN53 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

WN53 UCY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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