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FN53 LNK

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,532 mi
Last recorded138,532 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LNK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 138,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and coroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 137,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 129,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 115,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 105,759 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 97,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,821 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 87,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 82,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 76,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 70,069 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 63,608 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 63,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 55,156 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 46,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,177 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 37,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,301 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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FN53 LNK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FN53 LNK, 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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FN53 LNK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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