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AP53 FZD

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,333 mi
Last recorded122,333 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FZD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 122,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake application uneven 22%

Front seats in poor condition

Front windscreen slightly scored

Nail in Ns Front Tyre

Ns Rear Tyre sidewall damage

O/S Headlamp Lens Discoloured--Both Headlamp Beam Pattens Poor

Oil leaks

Os door mirror repaired with tape

Os rear lamp damaged and repaired with tape

Plastic trims covering sills limited view

Power steering pump and feed pipes damp

Rear anti roll bar corroding, mount bushes perishing and play in Os link

Rear boot area checked with rear seats folded down, tailgate not opening

Rear number plate discoloured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody of vehicle heavily soiled

Wipers smearing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,843 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)

engine covers/plastic trims on sills limited view of components

fluid on power steering feed pipe

nsf wheel rim slightly damaged/distorted

os headlamp lens discoloured,beam patterns poor

os mirror damaged,sharp edges covered with tape

slight play in rear antiroll bar mount bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2013 110,842 miles

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

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

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

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine covers/plastic trims on sills limited view of components

fluid on power steering feed pipe

knock in steering

nsf wheel rim slightly damaged/distorted

os headlamp lens discoloured,beam patterns poor

os mirror damaged,sharp edges covered with tape

osf lower suspension arm rear bush perishing/splitting recommend attention

slight play in rear antiroll bar mount bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2012 100,570 miles

fluid on power steering hose

plastic trim covering outer sills

Fail 24 Apr 2012 100,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fluid on power steering hose

handbrake travel

n/s/r lamp outer lens damaged; n/s/r reflector damaged/partly missing

plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,206 miles

engine under tray.

n/s door mirror damaged.

n/s/rear lamp damaged recomend attenion.

o/s door mirror damaged just acceptable recomend replacement.

platy in o/s steering rack.

rear discs worn.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 87,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both wipers smearing.

engine under tray.

n/s door mirror damaged.

n/s rear tyre perished & just legal recomend attention.

n/s/rear lamp damaged recomend attenion.

o/s door mirror damaged just acceptable recomend replacement.

o/s headlamp pattern poor.

platy in o/s steering rack.

rear discs worn.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 77,907 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn/pads seem low

o/s headlamp bulb slightly loose

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 14 Jan 2008 65,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smearing,washer aim poor

handbrake travel

signs of fluid on power steering feed pipe

slight play in ns steering rack track arm inner joint

Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smearing,washer aim poor

handbrake travel

signs of fluid on power steering feed pipe

slight play in ns steering rack track arm inner joint

Pass 3 Jan 2007 56,520 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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AP53 FZD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AP53 FZD, 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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AP53 FZD is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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