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YF53 PHO

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,096 mi
Last recorded50,096 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 PHO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 50,096 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2026 50,096 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2025 50,052 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion underneath

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 50,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 50,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,985 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 49,985 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 49,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,781 miles

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2018 49,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 49,127 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 49,122 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,748 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 46,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,450 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 45,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,534 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,140 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,685 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,649 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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YF53 PHO is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YF53 PHO, 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 YF53 PHO registered?

YF53 PHO is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is YF53 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 PHO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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