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PE53 FKG

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,463 mi
Last recorded108,463 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FKG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 108,463 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( within 30 cm of engine mount ) marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted and polish lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting marked yellow (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2019 106,819 miles

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 106,760 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear lens broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,723 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 79,824 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts to rear need rerouting ( fouling suspension ) (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 92,643 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 92,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not clipped in (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,626 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 85,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,276 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 66,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 66,387 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,321 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,412 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 50,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,014 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 44,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,896 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 38,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre pressure low abnormaly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,542 miles

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

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

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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PE53 FKG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PE53 FKG, 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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PE53 FKG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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