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RX53 FBJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,230 mi
Last recorded130,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FBJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 130,230 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 126,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 120,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,259 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 109,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 105,138 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 105,136 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 105,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,156 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,819 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 87,945 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 87,944 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 83,633 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

TRACKING .

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2011 72,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

WIPERS WORN , R19" & S26" .

Pass 19 May 2010 68,043 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 58,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,744 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 50,742 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,974 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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RX53 FBJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX53 FBJ, 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 RX53 FBJ registered?

RX53 FBJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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