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YG53 FYL

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,714 mi
Last recorded64,714 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FYL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,714 miles

Front Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,355 miles

Front font cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,719 miles

Front front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have light cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,659 miles

Front front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,569 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear tyres have slight cracking in treads

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,519 miles

Front Lower cross member corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 59,516 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,965 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,081 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,975 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,997 miles

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

advise front cross member corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 47,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,649 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 44,649 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,805 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2010 41,805 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,236 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,275 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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YG53 FYL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YG53 FYL, 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 YG53 FYL registered?

YG53 FYL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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