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ML53 FGX

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,051 mi
Last recorded107,051 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FGX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 107,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,809 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,081 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 99,117 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,769 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 95,769 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,306 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 93,306 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear Brake Pads required but above 1.5 (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage Cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged Rear of fuel tank (7.2.2)

Rear Nail in tyre Both rear tyres have nails in them ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 90,820 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear Brake Pads required but above 1.5 (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage Cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged Rear of fuel tank (7.2.2)

Rear Nail in tyre Both rear tyres have nails in them ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,273 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,518 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,656 miles

Nearside 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 62,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,216 miles

rear brake pads are getting low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,526 miles

handbrake lever requires adjustment

small stone chip in the windscreen,in swept area A

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,503 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 37,503 miles

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

front brake pads are getting low

n/s/r tyre is approaching the limit

o/s/f tyre is approaching the limit

o/s/r tyre is approaching the limit

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,826 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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ML53 FGX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML53 FGX, 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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ML53 FGX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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