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FH53 PDY

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,272 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 111,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm xcessively worn on inner section of treade (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn on inner section of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Towbar component excessively damaged tow ball bent to incorrect angle (6.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,497 miles

Front crossmember in poor condition

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 96,497 miles

Front crossmember in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,247 miles

Advise rear exhaust shields adrift.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,893 miles

front brake discs corroded.!!!

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,032 miles

all coil springs corroded.!!!

corrosion on offside rear inner brake pipe.!!!

Fail 15 Nov 2011 61,032 miles

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

all coil springs corroded.!!!

corrosion on offside rear inner brake pipe.!!!

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,278 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,278 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 43,599 miles

offside front bumper insecure.!!!

Fail 6 Nov 2009 43,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front bumper insecure.!!!

Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,477 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 37,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.!!!

Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,538 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 23,407 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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FH53 PDY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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