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YK53 BDE

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,671 mi
Last recorded183,671 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 BDE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 183,671 miles

oil leek from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2015 182,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 164,412 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 144,440 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 144,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 126,967 miles

nearside and offside rear brake back plates deteriated

Fail 14 Sep 2012 126,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake back plates deteriated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,619 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 108,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,442 miles

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

offside rear brake caliper has evidence of a fluid leak

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside rear tyre worn to the inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2010 90,442 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside rear brake caliper has evidence of a fluid leak

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside rear tyre worn to the inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,947 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 75,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,651 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,912 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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YK53 BDE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc 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 YK53 BDE, 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 YK53 BDE registered?

YK53 BDE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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