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ND53 FNY

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,078 mi
Last recorded119,078 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 FNY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 119,078 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cuts in tred

Fail 25 Aug 2015 119,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cuts in tred

Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,515 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 109,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 88,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 88,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,476 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 64,683 miles

nsr seat belt not tested.child seat fitted

Fail 11 May 2010 64,681 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr seat belt not tested.child seat fitted

Pass 1 May 2009 53,178 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 1 May 2009 53,178 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2008 41,597 miles

centre section of exhaust rattling

front tyres getting low

Fail 10 May 2008 41,597 miles

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

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

centre section of exhaust rattling

front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,028 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,718 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 FNY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ND53 FNY, 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 FNY registered?

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

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