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FG53 OSK

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OSK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,827 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front x member rad mount corroded and holed not a load bearing point

head lamp images poor

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

o/s/r brake slight bind when rotated by hand

rear brake dust cover cover corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 98,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe hanger missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front x member rad mount corroded and holed not a load bearing point

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

o/s/r brake slight bind when rotated by hand

rear brake dust cover cover corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,888 miles

front rad support x member engine mount corroded and holed

rear brake discs rusty on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2016 95,887 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front rad support x member engine mount corroded and holed

o/s/r brake pads getting low

rear brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,193 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 93,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 92,141 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,408 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust front section mounting bracket snapped off

n/s and o/s rear drop link ball joints slight play

plastic outer sill covers

power steering noisey

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2012 89,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,544 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,457 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 73,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,605 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,057 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 OSK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSK, 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 OSK registered?

FG53 OSK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 OSK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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