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FP53 PKA

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,066 mi
Last recorded136,066 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 PKA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 136,066 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust has leak

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 143,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2017 123,045 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,951 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 110,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure marked with yellow crayon (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 101,826 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 101,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 87,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,905 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,718 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,607 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 64,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,949 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 53,949 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,371 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,906 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs corroding.

n/s rear brake disc corroding.

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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FP53 PKA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP53 PKA, 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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FP53 PKA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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