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FV53 CVW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,965 mi
Last recorded96,965 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 CVW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside outer sill covered with plastic trim---unable to assess corrosion correctly

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

Offside outer sill covered with plastic trim--- unable to assess corrosion properly

Fail 29 Sep 2020 96,965 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside outer sill covered with plastic trim---unable to assess corrosion correctly

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside outer sill covered with plastic trim--- unable to assess corrosion properly

coolant low

Pass 1 May 2019 96,906 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,919 miles

Slight corrosion front x member

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,608 miles

Radiator support cross member corroded.

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Feb 2016 83,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radiator support cross member corroded.

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 73,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,991 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 61,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 58,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 58,620 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,325 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,325 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyre nearside 2mm and side wall cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,434 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 39,740 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

left rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,740 miles

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

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

left rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,316 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 42,061 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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FV53 CVW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV53 CVW, 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 FV53 CVW registered?

FV53 CVW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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