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YG53 SYE

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,018 mi
Last recorded142,018 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 SYE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 142,018 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 142,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 137,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 65,379 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Sep 2014 136,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 69,339 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE BRACKET BROKEN

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 117,491 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE BRACKET BROKEN

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,572 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 12 Sep 2012 109,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 105,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pads worn and discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 101,122 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 101,122 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,436 miles

play in nearside steering rack end ball joint

Fail 16 Sep 2009 94,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

play in nearside steering rack end ball joint

Pass 6 Sep 2008 79,771 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,351 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 58,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,774 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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YG53 SYE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YG53 SYE, 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 YG53 SYE registered?

YG53 SYE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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