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FY53 UUJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,486 mi
Last recorded128,486 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UUJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 128,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2018 128,486 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfiring (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 127,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 123,944 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 123,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 115,709 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 115,701 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,373 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,353 miles

Slight play on both front anti roll bar links/bushes

Slight play on both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 25 Nov 2011 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wear on front roll bar links

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,087 miles

wear on front roll bar links

Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,789 miles

wear on front roll bar links

Fail 26 Nov 2010 74,789 miles

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

wear on front roll bar links

Pass 21 Nov 2009 57,975 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,533 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,116 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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FY53 UUJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY53 UUJ, 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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What year was FY53 UUJ registered?

FY53 UUJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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