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FH53 EFV

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,703 mi
Last recorded129,703 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EFV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 129,703 miles

front indicators and repeaters slightly faded

rear inner sills and chassis corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,703 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front indicators and repeaters slightly faded

rear inner sills and chassis corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2017 128,014 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2017 128,014 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

headlamps deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 126,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 8 Jan 2016 126,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Jan 2015 124,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 124,406 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,171 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 113,171 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 100,751 miles

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

o/s front [front inner] wishbone bush is deteriorated due to oil contamination, immediate replacement is advised!

very bad oil leak on o/s of engine bay area,is contaminating various rubber components, prompt attention is advised!

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,133 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 90,128 miles

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

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

engine oil leake

nearside front flexie bake hose perished

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriated

offside front wheel binding

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,139 miles

offside front bottom ball joint worn replacement advised rear suspension arm bush split

Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,158 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,446 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FH53 EFV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel 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 FH53 EFV, 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 FH53 EFV registered?

FH53 EFV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is FH53 EFV safe to buy?

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