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FP53 VLF

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,239 mi
Last recorded107,239 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VLF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 107,239 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front cross member coroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 107,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front cross member coroded

wipers split at ends

Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,488 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 88,488 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 85,208 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 position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,208 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,314 miles

front cross member starting to suffer corrotion

Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,621 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,135 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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FP53 VLF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLF, 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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What year was FP53 VLF registered?

FP53 VLF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FP53 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 VLF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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