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YP53 EKV

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 EKV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2018 112,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front cross member corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 107,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, cracked/perished to outer sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2017 107,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower front crossmemeber (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, cracked/perished on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,430 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish, due to age

engine warning lamp on

Fail 15 Mar 2016 97,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish, due to age

engine warning lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,266 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded

various under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2013 78,262 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,668 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,436 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 55,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,944 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,999 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,433 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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YP53 EKV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey 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 YP53 EKV, 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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YP53 EKV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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