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YM53 CFV

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,714 mi
Last recorded119,714 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 CFV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 119,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 115,708 miles

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

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2012 115,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,829 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 112,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 112,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,927 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 97,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,784 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 86,773 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 77,216 miles

signs of power steering fluid leak no leak found at time of test

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Fail 9 Sep 2008 77,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

signs of power steering fluid leak no leak found at time of test

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 13 Feb 2008 151,913 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 132,097 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 126,490 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 126,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

crack and chip in windscreen

nearside side light not working

nearside wiper blade split

slight play in near side front track rod end

slight play in off side front anti roll bar link arm

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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YM53 CFV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YM53 CFV, 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 YM53 CFV registered?

YM53 CFV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YM53 CFV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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