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FG53 OSR

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,994 mi
Last recorded141,994 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OSR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 141,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 141,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 138,060 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 137,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,460 miles

Drivers door handle sticky operation

Front brake pads seem low & discs worn

Front cross member rusty & holed but outside prescribed area & not effecting braking or handling

Oil staining steering rack

Slight play n/s front & both rear anti roll bar vertical links.

Slight play o/s lower suspension ball joint

Fail 7 Jan 2013 128,460 miles

Drivers door handle sticky operation

Front brake pads seem low & discs worn

Front cross member rusty & holed but outside prescribed area & not effecting braking or handling

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

Oil staining steering rack

Slight play n/s front & both rear anti roll bar vertical links.

Slight play o/s lower suspension ball joint

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 May 2011 112,612 miles

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

Both front brake discs rust & worn

Front cross member rusty & holed outsid prescribed area

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil stain on steering rack

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

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 112,612 miles

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

Both front brake discs rust & worn

Front cross member rusty & holed outsid prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil stain on steering rack

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 May 2010 101,129 miles

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

N/S rear seat belt reciver casing damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 101,114 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S rear seat belt reciver casing damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 91,453 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,257 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 73,032 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 OSR is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OSR, 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 OSR registered?

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

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