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FM52 XYF

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,051 mi
Last recorded93,051 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 XYF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has side wall cut

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2015 93,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has side wall cut

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2014 81,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 58,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side front tyre slight worn inner edge

near side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges & slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2012 58,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side front tyre slight worn inner edge

near side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges & slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,734 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,024 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,983 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 46,193 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2008 46,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2007 35,770 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 35,770 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2006 29,307 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 XYF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FM52 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

FM52 XYF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is FM52 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 XYF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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