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YD53 HYF

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,466 mi
Last recorded132,466 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 HYF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 132,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 119,827 miles

Both rear anti roll bar links play.

Front crossmember corroded.

Oil leak to engine.

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 119,826 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Both rear anti roll bar links play.

Front crossmember corroded.

Oil leak to engine.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,388 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage on rear reg due to water ingress

engine management light on dash

Fail 7 Jun 2010 115,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage on rear reg due to water ingress

engine management light on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2009 90,023 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 90,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2009 89,950 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 89,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 2mm on inside edge of tread (4mm in centre)

Engine mis-fire advise investigation/repair

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

Passenger side rear anti-roll bar link slightly worn

Passenger side rear inner tail lamp not working

Passenger side rear wheel buckled and tread at 3mm-advise replacement with spare?

Rear number plate slightly faded and starting to separate-advise replacement

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight power steering oil leak-pipe on rack?

Suspect passenger side driveshaft oil seal leaking slightly

Suspect top radiator hose leaking

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,646 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,492 miles

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

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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YD53 HYF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YD53 HYF, 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 YD53 HYF registered?

YD53 HYF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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