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FV53 VSL

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,203 mi
Last recorded93,203 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VSL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,925 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 76,469 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,878 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,058 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 24,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,957 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 52,957 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 46,638 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 36,527 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,577 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 VSL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

FV53 VSL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is FV53 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 VSL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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