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FE53 OUW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,668 mi
Last recorded166,668 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OUW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 166,668 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 166,668 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 146,953 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 125,065 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 109,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,813 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 89,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 71,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,532 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,340 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,015 miles

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves have cuts in

slight engine oil leak

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack pinion seal

Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves have cuts in

slight engine oil leak

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack pinion seal

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,066 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 38,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,391 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 OUW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FE53 OUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 OUW registered?

FE53 OUW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FE53 OUW safe to buy?

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