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WV53 URW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,905 mi
Last recorded114,905 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 URW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 114,905 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 114,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 20 Aug 2011 107,557 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear outer side light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 107,557 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Offside rear outer side light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 92,163 miles

Front disks slightly worn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 92,163 miles

Front disks slightly worn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 71,607 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 71,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2008 54,706 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,275 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 39,195 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,366 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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WV53 URW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 URW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV53 URW registered?

WV53 URW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is WV53 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 URW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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