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YP53 NCO

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,100 mi
Last recorded123,100 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 123,100 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 122,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 138,446 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 120,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 119,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 119,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 116,764 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 111,825 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 111,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,919 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,367 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2018 100,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,053 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,094 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear exhaust joint showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

rear exhaust joint showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,097 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

rear exhaust joint showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,340 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,592 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,055 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,635 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,878 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,844 miles

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

both wipers split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,591 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 27,298 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,644 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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YP53 NCO is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YP53 NCO, 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 YP53 NCO registered?

YP53 NCO is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 NCO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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