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ND53 FLM

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,338 mi
Last recorded100,338 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 FLM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 100,338 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Boot wont open

Gearbox mounting defective Corroded crossmember where mount bolts on ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges and perished, 205/60/R16, Dot code 12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill corroded, cannot fully inspect due to sill covers

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,214 miles

Front cross member corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and worn on inner edge, 205/60/R16, Dot code 12

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

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

Under body guards fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 95,214 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s 210 <, o/s 310 >, 33% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front cross member corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and worn on inner edge, 205/60/R16, Dot code 12

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

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

Under body guards fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,832 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 89,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,465 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,465 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,585 miles

advise front lower cross member holed and corroded

advise offside front brake tight

advise offside rear tyre perished advise replacement

advise raer brakes slight uneven application recommend inspection

Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front lower cross member holed and corroded

advise offside front brake tight

advise offside rear tyre perished advise replacement

advise raer brakes slight uneven application recommend inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2012 65,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking at sidewalls

front exhaust bracket insecure

radiator landing panel corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,674 miles

both rear tyres cracking at sidewalls

front exhaust bracket insecure

radiator landing panel corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,818 miles

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

advise front exhaust bracket snapped held by 2 at rear

advise front lower cross member heavily corroded

advise offside front seat belt fraying benefit of the doubt given

advise offside rear brake discs heavily warped

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Aug 2011 58,818 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise front exhaust bracket snapped held by 2 at rear

advise front lower cross member heavily corroded

advise offside front seat belt fraying benefit of the doubt given

advise offside rear brake discs heavily warped

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,317 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 52,304 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 45,393 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,289 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 21,892 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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ND53 FLM is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ND53 FLM, 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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ND53 FLM is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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