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YA53 BTZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 BTZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 95,643 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 79,124 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

both front headlights tarnished

Pass 25 Jan 2014 75,899 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 75,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,728 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 72,723 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 69,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,439 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,662 miles

Front cross member surface corrosion (none prescribed area)

Nearside rear bumper damaged

Slight play nearside rear antiroll bar linkage

Spare tyre defective

Surface cuts to nearside front tyre and tread worn close to limit

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

offside power steering rack damp with fluid

offside rear tyre attention to uneven tyre wear inner edge / nails in treaded area (3)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 60,658 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Front cross member surface corrosion (none prescribed area)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear bumper damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play nearside rear antiroll bar linkage

Surface cuts to nearside front tyre and tread worn close to limit

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

offside power steering rack damp with fluid

offside rear tyre attention to uneven tyre wear inner edge / nails in treaded area (3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,402 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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YA53 BTZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA53 BTZ, 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 YA53 BTZ registered?

YA53 BTZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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