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FV53 TVT

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,894 mi
Last recorded92,894 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,894 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 92,875 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2016 86,963 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 86,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,325 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 76,325 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,536 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,964 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/r wheel slightly seized

Fail 2 Dec 2011 70,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/r wheel slightly seized

Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,829 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 64,818 miles

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

front number plate de laminating

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,935 miles

Both rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 58,935 miles

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

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

Both rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,763 miles

slight play in nsf steering rack arm

Fail 18 Nov 2008 47,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in nsf steering rack arm

Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OFFSIDE FRONT WASHER ONLY ONE JET WORKING

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

attention soon to park brake free play adjustment.

o/s wiper smearing slightly.

o/s/r tyre worn low.

Fail 27 Nov 2006 29,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

attention soon to park brake free play adjustment.

o/s wiper smearing slightly.

o/s/r tyre worn low.

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 TVT is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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