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FG53 CHO

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

217,086 mi
Last recorded217,086 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CHO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 217,086 miles

O/s/r light lens outer cover broken but not effecting the operation of the lamps

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 217,086 miles

O/s/r light lens outer cover broken but not effecting the operation of the lamps

Pass 27 Sep 2012 195,898 miles

O/s/r light lens is broken but effecting the operation of the lamp.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 195,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

O/s/r light lens is broken but effecting the operation of the lamp.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 156,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cover broken off o/s/r lamp unit

Pass 23 Aug 2011 156,678 miles

cover broken off o/s/r lamp unit

Pass 7 Sep 2010 119,544 miles

o/s/r cover on ,light broken

Fail 7 Sep 2010 119,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r cover on ,light broken

Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,189 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 87,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,441 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 37,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 CHO is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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