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FY53 EAK

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,056 mi
Last recorded118,056 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 EAK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,056 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on underside

Headlights discoloured

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,346 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged off side and near side very slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine under tray slightly insecure

general corrosion on underside

Fail 14 Mar 2019 112,341 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged off side and near side very slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine under tray slightly insecure

exhaust heat shields insecure

general corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,716 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,401 miles

slight corrosion on underside

slight fraying on off side rear seat belt

Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,893 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s front brake disc inner face corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,186 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s front brake disc inner face corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,705 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,707 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

small crack in n/s of windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2008 44,418 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,807 miles

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

o/s/r tyre uneaven tread pattern wear

Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,448 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 37,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY53 EAK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY53 EAK, 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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FY53 EAK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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