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FH53 EHT

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,138 mi
Last recorded160,138 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EHT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 160,138 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 160,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 151,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 145,687 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 145,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 139,611 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 139,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 127,412 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 127,403 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside plus offside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2014 118,223 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 118,223 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 101,790 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,790 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,210 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,377 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,129 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 81,129 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 71,029 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 71,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,748 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 55,141 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 45,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,887 miles

slight play in both front wheels

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 EHT is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EHT, 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 EHT registered?

FH53 EHT is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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