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FV53 PFN

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,794 mi
Last recorded145,794 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 PFN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 145,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,149 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 108,926 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 73,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,402 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,540 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,247 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008
Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,337 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,987 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 PFN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFN, 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 PFN registered?

FV53 PFN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is FV53 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 PFN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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