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YR53 FZV

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,784 mi
Last recorded135,784 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 FZV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 135,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 138,487 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 138,475 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 129,564 miles

205 50 17

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

smoke levels high

Pass 23 Jan 2014 124,386 miles

Drivers seat belt stalk is missing

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 123,847 miles

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

Drivers seat belt stalk cover is missing

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 108,850 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake is working but has lower effort then offside handbrake

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,498 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,498 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,829 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 75,412 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,662 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,353 miles

osr brake pads low,front tyres worn on edges,play in osf ball joint

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 FZV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR53 FZV, 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 YR53 FZV registered?

YR53 FZV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 FZV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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