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AU03 XZX

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,260 mi
Last recorded115,260 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 115,260 miles

2 small chips to windscreen

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at rear slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at rear slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 114,115 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,714 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 111,427 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 111,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 109,920 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 109,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 108,560 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 107,395 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 104,865 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 104,865 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,519 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,650 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 87,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,826 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,340 miles

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)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,929 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,513 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 51,513 miles

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

nsr/osr/nsf tyres inside edge cut out

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 XZX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU03 XZX, 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 XZX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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