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AO03 VEW

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,672 mi
Last recorded156,672 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VEW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 156,672 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 156,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 154,530 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 154,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 150,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 139,902 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 131,328 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 118,917 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted restricts view

Pass 24 Feb 2010 114,414 miles

engine oil on minimum mark

engine undershield fitted not allowing full examination

front tyres worn low on edges

sill covers fitted not allowing full examination

Pass 31 Jan 2009 108,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 100,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 100,391 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2007 94,014 miles

Oil leak

front nearside headlamp unit has a broken mounting clip but is still secure and does not affect aim

front wipers srating to smear screen

Pass 20 May 2006 73,921 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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AO03 VEW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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