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RX53 FKT

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,100 mi
Last recorded57,100 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FKT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 57,100 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Front cross member and both rear quadrants corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,988 miles

Front panel and both rear quadrants corroded.

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2023 56,764 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 56,497 miles

All brake ferrules slightly corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps slightly frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & slight misting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,522 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2021 55,516 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,980 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 53,571 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 53,570 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,103 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low but locking off

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,340 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,200 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,490 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,102 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust very rusty but not blowing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,619 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,842 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,022 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,053 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,076 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,036 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,744 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,963 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 19,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 FKT is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX53 FKT?

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What year was RX53 FKT registered?

RX53 FKT is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is RX53 FKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 FKT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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