CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP03 MWU

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,391 mi
Last recorded160,391 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 MWU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 160,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on the edges

Fail 15 Jun 2017 160,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 17 Jun 2016 151,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r D bush on rear anti roll bar has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front o/s/f brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r D bush on rear anti roll bar has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shield loose centre section and rear section requires x4 repair washers

n/s/f and o/s/f shock dust covers deteriorated and have dropped down exposing shock tubes

perished fuel pipe from fuel filter to engine

Fail 16 Jun 2016 151,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to headlamp being deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal x2 copper washers on banjo bolt on p.a.s pump leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r D bush on rear anti roll bar has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front o/s/f brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r D bush on rear anti roll bar has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shield loose centre section and rear section requires x4 repair washers

n/s/f and o/s/f shock dust covers deteriorated and have dropped down exposing shock tubes

perished fuel pipe from fuel filter to engine

Pass 18 Jun 2015 142,000 miles

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

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

fuel rubber pipes going to fuel filter and coming from fuel filter perished

heatsheild for exhaust on fuel tank slightly loose

o/s/r tyre perished

oil over turbo pipes

very slight upwards movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 16 Jun 2015 142,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

heatsheild for exhaust on fuel tank slightly loose

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre perished

oil over turbo pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2014 133,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 133,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 123,794 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play in.

both front wipers smearing.

both rear anti-roll bar D clamp bushes have slight play in.

both rear anti-roll bar drop links have slight play in.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 123,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play in.

both front wipers smearing.

both rear anti-roll bar D clamp bushes have slight play in.

both rear anti-roll bar drop links have slight play in.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 113,483 miles

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

both front shock dust covers split.

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

o/s/f disc corroded.

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint.

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 113,483 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front shock dust covers split.

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

o/s/f disc corroded.

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint.

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 103,705 miles

both front shock dust covers split.

front discs worn & corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 103,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front shock dust covers split.

front discs worn & corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 103,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front shock dust covers split.

front discs worn & corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,248 miles

Nearside front wiper smearing windscreen

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,540 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,112 miles

Front inner brake pads low.

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

Rear inner brake pads low.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 61,109 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,676 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 44,676 miles

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

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

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
Full Nissan Primera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP03 MWU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP03 MWU, 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

How do I check the history of AP03 MWU?

You can check the full history of AP03 MWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP03 MWU registered?

AP03 MWU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AP03 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 MWU shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP03 MWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP03 MWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.