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FY03 FYS

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,995 mi
Last recorded72,995 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 FYS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 72,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BADLY WORN, Near cord's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported from ABS pump (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BADLY WORN, Near cord's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 72,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BADLY WORN, Near cord's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported from ABS pump (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BADLY WORN, Near cord's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 70,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn heavy, smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside corrosion to inner sill's, outer sill cover's fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn heavy, smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion to inner sill's, outer sill cover's fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2023 70,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn heavy, smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside corrosion to inner sill's, outer sill cover's fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn heavy, smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion to inner sill's, outer sill cover's fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 63,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 63,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brakes & Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Under body & rear inner sills are corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,501 miles

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,869 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,207 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,757 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 44,757 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,842 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Apr 2015 35,842 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,249 miles

Wear on front discs

front pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,121 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 29,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside rear metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,172 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 1 Apr 2011 20,779 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension components getting corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,024 miles

nearside front slightly worn inside edge

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,216 miles

front brake ferrules getting corroded and suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,795 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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FY03 FYS is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FY03 FYS, 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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FY03 FYS is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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