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FN53 LSJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,595 mi
Last recorded129,595 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LSJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 129,595 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,869 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,000 miles

hand brake low effort

Pass 13 Jun 2022 126,280 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 125,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 124,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 122,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 120,211 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 120,211 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 117,865 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2017 117,864 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 113,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing vioew

Fail 16 May 2016 113,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothy nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

both front wipers smearing vioew

Pass 2 May 2015 110,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre presure low level

Pass 15 May 2014 105,300 miles

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

Restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Fail 15 May 2014 105,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Pass 18 May 2013 99,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 95,365 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Fail 18 May 2012 95,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Pass 19 May 2011 91,389 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

uneven wear in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 19 May 2011 91,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

uneven wear in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 21 May 2010 87,799 miles

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

ristricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 20 May 2010 87,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

ristricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 28 May 2009 83,887 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 May 2009 83,887 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,285 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,285 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,365 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 LSJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LSJ, 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 LSJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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