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FE53 JNU

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,431 mi
Last recorded72,431 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 JNU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 72,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,992 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 71,992 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,986 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 70,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,175 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear and nearside front has cut on outer sidewall ply or cords not exposed

Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear and nearside front has cut on outer sidewall ply or cords not exposed

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,148 miles

lambda reading high

Fail 18 Jul 2013 65,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lambda reading high

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,511 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 62,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre has cut on outer wall(just within mot spec)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 56,258 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear and nearside front tyres have cuts in sidewall but not through to cord

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,258 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear and nearside front tyres have cuts in sidewall but not through to cord

Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,229 miles

chunk out of o/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,375 miles

Nearside front & nearside rear & offside rear tyres on 3/4mm with outer & INNER TREAD WEARING.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,188 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 46,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,810 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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FE53 JNU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FE53 JNU, 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 FE53 JNU registered?

FE53 JNU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is FE53 JNU safe to buy?

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