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NA53 FSV

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,183 mi
Last recorded143,183 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 FSV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 143,183 miles

EML on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 143,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

EML on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 130,508 miles

EML On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 130,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Track Rod End (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified Lever Too High (3.1.8)

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

EML On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 118,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 118,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,016 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 104,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 92,363 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 92,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front lower panel corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,987 miles

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

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

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

front wipers split on ends

Fail 28 Jun 2012 90,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front wipers split on ends

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,586 miles

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

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

advice exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,809 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,517 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wiper split on edge still clears screen

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,604 miles

o/s/f mirror damage

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r n/s/r tyre geting low

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,958 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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NA53 FSV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NA53 FSV, 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 NA53 FSV registered?

NA53 FSV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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