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YA53 CGF

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,723 mi
Last recorded61,723 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 CGF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 61,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2022 61,229 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

some parts and under vehicle corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2021 60,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting/cracking

both front tyres cracking

n/s/f outer cv gaiter seeping grease from small clip

slight amount of handbrake travel

Fail 23 Nov 2021 60,828 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight amount of handbrake travel

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting/cracking

both front tyres cracking

n/s/f outer cv gaiter seeping grease from small clip

Pass 6 Nov 2020 60,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,108 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

exhaust system corroding and seeping slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,295 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,957 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 51,957 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,110 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 49,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,250 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 46,250 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f wiper torn on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,279 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f abs ring slightly damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/fr. abs reluctor ring fractured.

rear brakes noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,897 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,472 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,719 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,940 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 13,646 miles

advise slight lift to o/s/f lower ball joint

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 CGF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CGF, 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 CGF registered?

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

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