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FG53 CHN

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,166 mi
Last recorded75,166 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 75,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to front lower crossmember

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,998 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,233 miles

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

both rear tyres poor condition

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 61,020 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight Corrosion to front crossmember

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,020 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight Corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,571 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,764 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,451 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 15,159 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on side wall

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,159 miles

offside rear tyre worn on side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,452 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 CHN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG53 CHN, 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 FG53 CHN registered?

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

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