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AV53 FKR

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,379 mi
Last recorded150,379 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FKR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021 150,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 138,532 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2019 118,607 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 118,459 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Steering locking device missing both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,762 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL AREA (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL AREA (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 109,755 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding and brake disc runout (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL AREA (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL AREA (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,612 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 95,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 83,815 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in inner rack joints

Fail 15 Dec 2015 83,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside caliper binding (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear caliper binding (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in inner rack joints

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,560 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,071 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,519 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,749 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 51,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 49,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,024 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,932 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,881 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,564 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 FKR is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV53 FKR, 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 FKR registered?

AV53 FKR is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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