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AV53 FJY

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,365 mi
Last recorded18,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FJY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 18,365 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Developing Perishing On Outer Walls. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Developing Perishing On Outer Wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Developing Perishing On Outer Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Developing Slight Corrosion On Inner Faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 18,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 15,579 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 15,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,011 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,160 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 12,160 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 7,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 2,327 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 2,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 85,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,492 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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AV53 FJY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AV53 FJY, 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 AV53 FJY registered?

AV53 FJY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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