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AU03 PZS

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,610 mi
Last recorded109,610 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 PZS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 109,610 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner tread

front cross member corroded

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 103,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,179 miles

front crossmember corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated but light output not reduced

Fail 12 Jan 2015 92,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front crossmember corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated but light output not reduced

Pass 20 Dec 2013 84,967 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 84,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2012 75,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,940 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 75,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,696 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 71,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,630 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Strongly adv, Rear tyres close to legal limit, Oil leaks, Front exhaust heat shields loose, Rear exhaust corroded, Tracking check, Engine oil level low.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,390 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2008 37,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,993 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner tread

power steering pipes slightly damp

Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner tread

power steering pipes slightly damp

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,656 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,870 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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AU03 PZS is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AU03 PZS, 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 AU03 PZS registered?

AU03 PZS is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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