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FV53 MZZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,910 mi
Last recorded96,910 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 MZZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,910 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and middle (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 96,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and middle (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,464 miles

Rear feul pipe corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,200 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 79,188 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe at rear of the car is badly corroded

Power steeering rack gaiters leeking from both sides

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,388 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 22 Jul 2013 69,688 miles

front crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,632 miles

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

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

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,117 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,903 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,775 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,166 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,400 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 40,412 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,146 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 MZZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 MZZ registered?

FV53 MZZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is FV53 MZZ safe to buy?

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