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AV03 FZZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,677 mi
Last recorded123,677 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FZZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,677 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability

Fail 5 Aug 2019 120,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2018 116,653 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 116,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 113,660 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member rusted

Fail 28 Jul 2017 113,659 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,597 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 108,597 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,732 miles

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

n/s & o/s headlamp lens's deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,175 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,228 miles

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

front cross member heavely corroded

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

rear exhaust joint heavely corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 72,228 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

front cross member heavely corroded

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

rear exhaust joint heavely corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front support beam slight corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2011 62,656 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front support beam slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust rattles

front brake discs worn

front bumper scuffed and damaged

n/s of vehicle scratched and damaged

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

rear tyre treads low

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear tyres mishapen

Fail 12 Mar 2009 46,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear tyres mishapen

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,764 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,516 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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AV03 FZZ 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 68.2%.

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 AV03 FZZ, 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 AV03 FZZ registered?

AV03 FZZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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