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MV53 FMZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,422 mi
Last recorded86,422 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 FMZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 86,422 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 82,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,696 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 76,693 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,421 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,440 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 53,302 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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MV53 FMZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MV53 FMZ, 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 MV53 FMZ registered?

MV53 FMZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is MV53 FMZ safe to buy?

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