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FE53 OVY

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,173 mi
Last recorded69,173 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OVY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 69,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

park brake effort only just pass 16%

Fail 11 Oct 2023 69,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

park brake effort only just pass 16%

Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

front x-member under radiator corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 61,054 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

park brake effort only just pass 19%

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy / dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy / dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake effort only just pass 18%

Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,346 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind engine (2.1.5 (a))

park brake effort only just pass 16%

Fail 2 Apr 2019 51,343 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective won't pull out (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind engine (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,749 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,379 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,409 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,714 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,383 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,845 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 OVY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY registered?

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

Is FE53 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 OVY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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