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AU03 RBF

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,769 mi
Last recorded184,769 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 RBF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 184,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general rust underneath

Fail 19 May 2021 184,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general rust underneath

Pass 28 May 2020 183,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 180,997 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 180,997 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested both front, due to headlamp being cloudy. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 175,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 168,913 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 168,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 165,058 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 165,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 157,428 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 157,428 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 153,628 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 153,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 147,979 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 144,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 136,493 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 117,403 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 117,403 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 99,212 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 83,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,771 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 55,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,976 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 RBF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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