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FM52 JKJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,123 mi
Last recorded58,123 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 JKJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 58,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 57,454 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 56,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,529 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 55,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

REAR SHOCKER CASINGS AND SPRING SUPPORTS CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

SIDEWALL DAMAGED REAR TYRES

Pass 11 Feb 2021 51,781 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 51,708 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached anti roll bar snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 50,524 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 50,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 48,993 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 48,993 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 47,015 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,118 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,540 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,996 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 37,917 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,917 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,755 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,956 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play within both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,589 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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FM52 JKJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM52 JKJ, 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 FM52 JKJ registered?

FM52 JKJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is FM52 JKJ safe to buy?

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