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FG53 OSN

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,262 mi
Last recorded102,262 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 102,262 miles

Emissions not tested due excessive smoke and missfire (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 92,684 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from rear offside wheel bearing when rotated

Small stone chip to front screen nearside

Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,310 miles

Rear brake pads low

n/s/r inner sill corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,036 miles

blow on exhaust centre box

n/s headlight on bottom limit

Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,985 miles

blow on exhuast centre box

chip in screen

n/s headlight aim on lowest limit

n/s/f tyre on wear indicators

Fail 14 Sep 2010 51,638 miles

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

chip in screen

front indicators fading

wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,638 miles

chip in screen

front indicators fading

wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

chip in screen

rear brake pad wear

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,606 miles

chip in screen

rear brake pad wear

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,222 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 OSN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG53 OSN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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