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YA53 DCZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,308 mi
Last recorded67,308 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 DCZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,308 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated-cracking

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 67,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated-cracking

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,636 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Fail 21 Apr 2015 63,636 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,986 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,186 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 52,186 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,675 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 45,675 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,985 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,963 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,956 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 DCZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DCZ, 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 YA53 DCZ registered?

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

Is YA53 DCZ safe to buy?

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