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YA53 BZM

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,460 mi
Last recorded137,460 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 137,460 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front link bar boot detearing

off side link bar has slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2019 137,439 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view frame broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front link bar boot detearing

off side link bar has slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2019 137,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp fogging up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp fogging up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated ( not resulting in excessive movement

general corrosion to the underside and components

power steering rack wet with oil

Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,685 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 134,685 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 130,776 miles

Front Oil leak under engine ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,878 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 123,021 miles

(advise) general corrosion on underside of vehicle

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f brake flex hose ferrels becoming heavily corroded

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers /gaiters torn and deteriated

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded

(advise) n/s/r side light top bulb not working but more than 50 percent of light working (reccomend bulb replacement)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 121,244 miles

(advise) general corrosion on underside of vehciel due to being stood for long periods

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f brake flex hose ferrels becoming heavily corroded

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f drive shafts becoming heavily corroded

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers/gaiters torn and deteriated

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded

(advise) o/s/r side light led lights not working at top but more than 50 percent working

(advise) rear centre seat belt 3point is twisted at buckle reccomend correction

Fail 23 Nov 2013 121,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

(advise) general corrosion on underside of vehciel due to being stood for long periods

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f brake flex hose ferrels becoming heavily corroded

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f drive shafts becoming heavily corroded

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers/gaiters torn and deteriated

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded

(advise) o/s/r side light led lights not working at top but more than 50 percent working

(advise) rear centre seat belt 3point is twisted at buckle reccomend correction

Pass 26 Nov 2012 117,090 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 109,354 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,826 miles

O/S/R TYRE SIZE 205/60HR16.

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 100,826 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R TYRE SIZE 205/60HR16.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 92,364 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 92,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,241 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,735 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,530 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 BZM is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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