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YR53 FGN

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,565 mi
Last recorded66,565 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 FGN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,565 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2021 66,530 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2020 63,652 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lenses discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,999 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 60,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,220 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 54,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing inner tread section

both headlamp lenses deteriorated,only just passable on beam test.

handbrake lever travel needs adjustment

serpentine belt cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2014 50,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres scrubbing inner tread section

both headlamp lenses deteriorated,only just passable on beam test.

handbrake lever travel needs adjustment

serpentine belt cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,156 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,321 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,269 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,295 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,390 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,473 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,340 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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YR53 FGN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR53 FGN, 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

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What year was YR53 FGN registered?

YR53 FGN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is YR53 FGN safe to buy?

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