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AO03 UFM

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,550 mi
Last recorded127,550 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UFM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 127,550 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 127,547 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 125,860 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 124,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,581 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2019 122,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,790 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 115,775 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,859 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 110,815 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,325 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,360 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 97,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear backing plate corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,432 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,266 miles

rear pads getting low

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,347 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 66,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are on limit

both front wipers slightly deteriated

Pass 15 May 2006 56,863 miles

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

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

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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AO03 UFM is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO03 UFM, 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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AO03 UFM is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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