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WV53 AAY

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,819 mi
Last recorded132,819 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 AAY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,819 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 16 Sep 2016 132,819 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,012 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 24 Sep 2015 128,012 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 121,955 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,557 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 116,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 98,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,296 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,415 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 69,415 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,298 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 54,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,103 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 36,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,898 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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WV53 AAY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WV53 AAY, 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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WV53 AAY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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