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FH53 LYF

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,865 mi
Last recorded90,865 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 LYF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 90,865 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,958 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 85,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,612 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 41,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,020 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,714 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 24,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,610 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 18,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LYF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 LYF registered?

FH53 LYF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is FH53 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 LYF shows 12 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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