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BF04 VBU

2004 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,204 mi
Last recorded117,204 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primera73,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VBU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 117,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 106,698 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image ,bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,139 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 95,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,393 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and stepped on the inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,641 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,924 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread no cords showing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread no cords showing

Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,393 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,962 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 47,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 47,283 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,777 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 38,777 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,803 miles

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

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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BF04 VBU is a 2004 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 73,699 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 BF04 VBU, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF04 VBU is a 2004 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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