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ND53 FMF

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,674 mi
Last recorded78,674 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,674 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,916 miles

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

Tyre N/S/R - Irregular tread wear.

Tyre O/S/R - Irregular tread wear.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,916 miles

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

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

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

Tyre N/S/R - Irregular tread wear.

Tyre O/S/R - Irregular tread wear.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust back box flange corroded

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

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,298 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 69,580 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,029 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 67,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,444 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 64,444 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,230 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,230 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,808 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,813 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,808 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 50,808 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 44,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s outer sills unable to inspect owing to plastic covers

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,643 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills unable to inspect owing to plastic covers

Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,167 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 FMF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FMF, 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 ND53 FMF registered?

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

Is ND53 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 FMF shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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