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NC52 FKN

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,281 mi
Last recorded130,281 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 FKN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 130,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 127,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 127,301 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 127,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 124,264 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 118,759 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 118,759 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 116,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,203 miles

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

os wiper slightly smearing

Fail 9 Apr 2015 114,203 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

os wiper slightly smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 109,165 miles

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

slight cracks in osr tyre wall

Fail 8 Apr 2014 109,165 miles

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

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

slight cracks in osr tyre wall

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,437 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 106,437 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 100,265 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 100,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,818 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 87,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,224 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,226 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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NC52 FKN 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 70.8%.

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 NC52 FKN, 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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NC52 FKN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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