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FM03 FUW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,522 mi
Last recorded91,522 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FUW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 91,522 miles

Front chassis cross member corroded but not holed

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 91,106 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components and underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not excessive

Pass 4 May 2017 90,237 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2016 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,115 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front coil springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 79,557 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 79,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

note - offside headlamp aim adjuster screw is not functioning

Pass 13 May 2013 75,770 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 75,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 73,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear both side tyres sidewalls perised

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,882 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,756 miles

AIR CON PIPE SNAPPED

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,889 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,279 miles

AIR CONDITIONING PIPE SNAPPED

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,344 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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FM03 FUW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM03 FUW, 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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FM03 FUW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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