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FD53 LXL

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,779 mi
Last recorded49,779 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LXL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 49,779 miles

Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

nearside front brake disc slight judder

nearside rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear disc slightly judder

rear brakes binding

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,779 miles

nearside front brake disc slight judder

nearside rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear disc slightly judder

rear brakes binding

Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,222 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 47,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,276 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight judder on o/s front brake disc

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,161 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,038 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 35,036 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,898 miles

all four tyres wearing un even just on legal limit

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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FD53 LXL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD53 LXL, 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 FD53 LXL registered?

FD53 LXL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is FD53 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 LXL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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