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FG53 CHL

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,580 mi
Last recorded113,580 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CHL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,580 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,388 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 106,242 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,181 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 100,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,175 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 83,175 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 56,357 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 46,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,372 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,064 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,567 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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FG53 CHL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG53 CHL, 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 FG53 CHL registered?

FG53 CHL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FG53 CHL safe to buy?

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