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AP03 VMW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,628 mi
Last recorded144,628 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VMW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2013 144,628 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 144,628 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 140,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 134,775 miles

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

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

near side rear brake cliper slight wet

Pass 14 Dec 2010 126,684 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 117,996 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 105,473 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 88,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 87,929 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 87,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 87,062 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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AP03 VMW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP03 VMW, 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 AP03 VMW registered?

AP03 VMW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AP03 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 VMW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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