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AU02 MZP

2002 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primera71,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 MZP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 94,506 miles

Lower vehicle completely covered in underseal

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 91,013 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 30 Apr 2025 90,922 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ( Silencer ) (6.1.2 (a))

Engine under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Coil spring corroded NearSide and OffSide (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NearSide and OffSide (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NearSide and OffSide (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50-R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Structural body has been covered in paint or underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2024 88,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 88,870 miles

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,851 miles

All Brake Back Plates Corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Part Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Shoulder Low on Inner Edges

Slight Leak From Rear Exhaust Box

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,406 miles

All Brake Back Plates Corroded

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Part Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,268 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 73,212 miles

Exhaust has a slight blow from the front

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 69,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 65,030 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Fail 24 May 2017 65,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Pass 28 May 2016 58,330 miles

n/s/f brake back plate corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

o/s/f shock absorber dust gaitor perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2015 53,297 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake backplate corroded

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 53,297 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

o/s/f brake backplate corroded

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 51,012 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 48,730 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,744 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 40,315 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 40,315 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 36,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,930 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 32,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 22 May 2008 27,443 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,459 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 21,459 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 14,741 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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AU02 MZP is a 2002 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 71,023 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 AU02 MZP, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU02 MZP registered?

AU02 MZP is a 2002 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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