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YR53 LZM

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,469 mi
Last recorded128,469 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 LZM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 128,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2025 128,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 124,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 121,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 117,276 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 117,251 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 113,132 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 113,132 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,779 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front cross member corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 110,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front cross member corroded

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,904 miles

Front cross member corroded but 30 cm away from all prescribed areas

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 108,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner/outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall and between tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front cross member corroded but 30 cm away from all prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,640 miles

Front cross member corroded but 30 cm away from all prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking between tread )

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 104,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Front cross member corroded but 30 cm away from all prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking between tread )

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,895 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,725 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 95,725 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 91,642 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,444 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,449 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 53,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 32,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,789 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,338 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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YR53 LZM is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YR53 LZM, 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 YR53 LZM registered?

YR53 LZM is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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