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PY53 FGK

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,629 mi
Last recorded139,629 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 FGK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 139,629 miles

All rear lights slightly interacting-wipers smearing

Heat shield insecure-front and rear pads wearing low

X2 front ball joint boots deteriated-o/s/r link slight play

X2 rear tyres on limit-wishbone bushes perished and split x2

Pass 2 Sep 2014 137,055 miles

exhaust system corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-exhaust flexi deteriated-n/s/f tyre has slow puncture

handbrake has slight travel-rear of vehicle previously damaged-battery has slight movement-x2 front anti roll bar links have slight play-x2 rear anti roll bar links have slight play-x2 front ball joint rubber boots perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 132,433 miles

tyres worn low-slight judder

Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,934 miles

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

nsr light cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,919 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,022 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 96,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 86,530 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 86,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 69,655 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 69,651 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 60,007 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 60,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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PY53 FGK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY53 FGK, 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 PY53 FGK registered?

PY53 FGK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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