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FV53 MTY

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,437 mi
Last recorded154,437 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 MTY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 154,437 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member hold (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,2,3 mm legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine management light on when tested

Fail 12 Nov 2015 154,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member hold (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,2,3 mm legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine management light on when tested

Pass 19 Jul 2014 137,213 miles

front cross member very corroded and getting thin in places

outer sill covers fitted not allowing for in spection

steel wheel fitted nearside front all other wheels alloy at time of testing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 127,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 126,721 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 108,172 miles

SLIGHT LEAKS ON AND AROUND STEERIG RACK SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,933 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 97,488 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 97,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 81,192 miles

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

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

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

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 MTY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MTY, 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 MTY registered?

FV53 MTY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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