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YH53 VMG

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,655 mi
Last recorded44,655 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VMG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,655 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wishbone corrorded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corrorded all over

front and rear brake ferruls corrorded

front lower subframe corrorded

underbody corrosion all over

Fail 29 Jun 2020 44,655 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wishbone corrorded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corrorded all over

front and rear brake ferruls corrorded

front lower subframe corrorded

underbody corrosion all over

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,565 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member coroded

slight corrosion under body

Fail 9 Aug 2019 44,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member coroded

slight corrosion under body

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all brake ferrules corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,020 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front & Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,603 miles

front cross member coroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,114 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,150 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,020 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,839 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,037 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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YH53 VMG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YH53 VMG, 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 YH53 VMG registered?

YH53 VMG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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