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FY53 EBL

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,207 mi
Last recorded91,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 EBL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,207 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated and corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s and o/s Steering arm(s) have slight movement at the joints.

Gearbox rubber mount (lower) is deteriorated and has movement.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brakes (52%) and Parking brakes (18%) have only just met the requirements.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 91,207 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated and corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s and o/s Steering arm(s) have slight movement at the joints.

Gearbox rubber mount (lower) is deteriorated and has movement.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brakes (52%) and Parking brakes (18%) have only just met the requirements.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,066 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,004 miles

both rear tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,681 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wipers split

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 EBL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY53 EBL, 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 EBL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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