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YA53 BYD

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,454 mi
Last recorded110,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 BYD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,454 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,760 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 100,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,876 miles

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

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

both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

front and rear tyres slightly deteriorated, front tyres starting to wear low to 3mm, 205-60-r16

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 83,469 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system rear joint area corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,178 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,262 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 72,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,459 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 66,459 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,283 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,655 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,683 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 BYD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

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

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