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YA53 DFO

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,184 mi
Last recorded151,184 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 DFO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 151,184 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 151,182 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 141,292 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,320 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,270 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 114,289 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,566 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,262 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 90,799 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,751 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,065 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,515 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 39,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,634 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 DFO is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DFO, 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 DFO registered?

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

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The MOT history for YA53 DFO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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