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FN53 LNP

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,985 mi
Last recorded107,985 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LNP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 107,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Radiator support panel heavily corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 107,985 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Radiator support panel heavily corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 103,668 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 103,668 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Boot lid not opening (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 99,341 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,304 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust shield loose

slight corrosion on front chassis

Fail 1 Oct 2016 95,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front exhaust shield loose

slight corrosion on front chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2015 85,879 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight corrosion on front chassis

Fail 18 Sep 2015 85,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight corrosion on front chassis

Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,499 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,510 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,853 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 60,853 miles

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 57,649 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 57,649 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 46,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,046 miles

NOTE.. NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACK IN SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS SHOWING.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 31,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

NOTE.. NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACK IN SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS SHOWING.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,812 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 LNP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FN53 LNP, 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 LNP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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