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YP53 NLU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,680 mi
Last recorded114,680 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 NLU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,680 miles

Front roll bar links worn/noisey

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe poor/corroded

Offside wiper poor

Rear brake pads worn

Rear child seats fitted

underside surface rust

Fail 1 Oct 2019 114,666 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front roll bar links worn/noisey

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe poor/corroded

Offside wiper poor

Rear brake pads worn

Rear child seats fitted

underside surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2018 105,030 miles

Front noisey suspension

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

Nearside Front split outer wall

Offside Front 1.6

Offside Rear lamp broken

Fail 25 Sep 2018 104,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front split outer wall

Offside Front 1.6

Offside Rear lamp broken

Pass 5 Nov 2017 94,824 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2017 94,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,306 miles

child seats fitted to rear.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,218 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both sides rear closing sills corroded

child seats fitted

offside side reapter faded

play in nearside track rod end just within limits

rear brake application uneven just within limits

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,997 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 70,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,635 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,420 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,696 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 55,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,696 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to delaminate but not affecting view of lettering

Fail 23 Nov 2009 46,233 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate but not affecting view of lettering

Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,009 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,418 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 16,261 miles

offside door mirror damaged slightly on outer casing.

Fail 16 Dec 2006 16,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside door mirror damaged slightly on outer casing.

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 NLU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

YP53 NLU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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