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LY53 FSD

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,240 mi
Last recorded106,240 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 FSD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 106,240 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower front X member rusted and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cover frosted causing no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cover frosted causing no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,619 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 102,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer unable to see outer brake pad (wheel trim fitted)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer unable to see outer brake pad (wheel trim fitted)

fluid leak rear of engine

outer sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,378 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no paten on headlight (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no paten from headlight (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer unable to see outer brake pad (wheel trim fitted)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer unable to see outer brake pad (wheel trim fitted)

fluid leak rear of engine

outer sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped , uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp glass deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped , uneven wear, and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp glass deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper arm broken

Fail 28 Feb 2018 82,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped , uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp glass deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped , uneven wear, and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp glass deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper arm broken

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,338 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriated/rear silencer joint

front x member rusted

nearside headlamp cover deteriated

offside headlamp cover deteriated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriated/rear silencer joint

front x member rusted

nearside headlamp cover deteriated

offside headlamp cover deteriated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2015 59,860 miles

offside front and nearside rear anti roll bar linkage ball joints have slight play

Fail 5 May 2015 59,849 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front and nearside rear anti roll bar linkage ball joints have slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,397 miles

Front cross member corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 50,000 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 50,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 46,606 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 43,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,850 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,540 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,024 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,856 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,850 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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LY53 FSD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LY53 FSD, 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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LY53 FSD is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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