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BF02 TKN

2002 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primera71,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 TKN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 113,111 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components / various items (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded / both sides

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 111,203 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 110,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,607 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image given off (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image given off (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspention components showing age related corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2022 108,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image given off (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image given off (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspention components showing age related corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 107,545 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 107,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 106,341 miles

Both front lower arms are corroded

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Front wipers not parking properly & obscuring drivers view - Rectify asap (3.1 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers are corroded

Front subframe is corroded

Fuel tank straps are a bit corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replace soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded/discoloured & affecting beam pattern - Replace soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replace soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded/discoloured & affecting beam pattern - Replace soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear beam axle is corroded

corrosion to cross member under radiator - Just passed

Pass 15 Jan 2019 100,386 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,541 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension .

Rear exhaust heat shield missing.

Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged N/S/F Driveshaft ABS pick up ring cracked. (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to front and rear suspension .

Rear exhaust heat shield missing.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 84,664 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 84,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front both front tyres inner side wall cut but no cords showing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,331 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,196 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 71,195 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,089 miles

both front brake discs wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,071 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,992 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,882 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipiers split

Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BF02 TKN is a 2002 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 71,023 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 BF02 TKN, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF02 TKN is a 2002 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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