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FL53 JDU

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,842 mi
Last recorded96,842 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 JDU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Fail 7 Feb 2013 96,940 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,137 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,110 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outterside wall split

offside front tyre outter side wall split

Fail 20 Mar 2012 70,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outterside wall split

offside front tyre outter side wall split

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 18 May 2011 48,031 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,452 miles

front bumper damaged

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Jan 2010 41,452 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Jan 2009 35,822 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 35,822 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,746 miles

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

n/s rear seatbelt not fully tested child seat fitted

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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FL53 JDU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc 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 FL53 JDU, 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 FL53 JDU registered?

FL53 JDU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is FL53 JDU safe to buy?

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