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FB53 KRU

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,036 mi
Last recorded151,036 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KRU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 151,036 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 150,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 128,268 miles

Front Engine management light on

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 128,268 miles

Front Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 128,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 118,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 111,255 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 111,255 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 101,600 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 101,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,592 miles

amber bulbs losing colour

chip in screen

exhaust rusty

shocks leaking

wipers poor

Fail 4 Oct 2011 90,592 miles

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

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

amber bulbs losing colour

chip in screen

exhaust rusty

shocks leaking

wipers poor

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,124 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,162 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,515 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,337 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,843 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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FB53 KRU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FB53 KRU, 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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FB53 KRU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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