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FY53 VXX

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,069 mi
Last recorded120,069 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre inside edge feathered

Offside Rear tyre inside edge feathered

parking brake minimum performance

Fail 29 Mar 2017 120,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,111 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 101,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front brake sligtly binding

Fail 19 Mar 2015 101,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front brake sligtly binding

Fail 21 Nov 2013 96,222 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,222 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 92,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 92,455 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 81,744 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,118 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 78,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,895 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

near side rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 18 Jan 2010 68,895 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

near side rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 20 Sep 2008 57,239 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,950 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 VXX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

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

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