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FH53 YUV

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,400 mi
Last recorded131,400 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 YUV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 131,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 131,382 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps diffused (4.1.4 (b))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front bracket missing

front cross member corrode near gearbox mounting

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2018 122,345 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 121,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 115,493 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 115,493 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 108,578 miles

Battery condition very poor. ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 108,578 miles

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

Battery condition very poor. ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 98,033 miles

Both headlamp lenses badly deteriorated and becoming opaque.

Nearside headlamp beam pattern has no brake off point and is very vague. Due to the condition of the lens replacement is advised.

Fail 14 May 2015 98,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both headlamp lenses badly deteriorated and becoming opaque.

Nearside headlamp beam pattern has no brake off point and is very vague. Due to the condition of the lens replacement is advised.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,491 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 93,481 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 90,986 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when vehicle driven. Cannot detect any harshness in bearing when rotated by hand.

Offside headlamp beam image vague.

Fail 20 May 2014 90,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 83,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2013 83,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 73,337 miles

Could not open tailgate, have inspected as required via rear seats.

Have removed the air freshener hanging from interior morror as this fits failure criteria as follows :- [8527] has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Pass 25 May 2011 63,323 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 63,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2010 56,413 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 50,887 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,960 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 43,960 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 37,907 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 YUV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

FH53 YUV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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