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YG53 VFJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,938 mi
Last recorded111,938 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VFJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,938 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 111,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp misted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp misted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,991 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. requires adjustment or repair (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,031 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front shock absorber worn.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,728 miles

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

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

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

both front flexi ferrules sligtlt corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 69,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

both front flexi ferrules sligtlt corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,343 miles

advise drivers seatbelt latch cover damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2013 61,343 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

advise drivers seatbelt latch cover damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,686 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 56,686 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust heat shields insecure

advise slight damage to offside mirror cover

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,648 miles

driver's seatbelt catch casing missing not effecting operation

Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,205 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,824 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 30,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,532 miles

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

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

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 VFJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

YG53 VFJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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