CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ02 PTX

2002 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,102 mi
Last recorded49,102 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primera71,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 PTX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 49,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 49,102 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 46,623 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 46,621 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 30,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 29,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 29,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,077 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,922 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 27,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,219 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 27,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,158 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,686 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,069 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,904 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 25,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,391 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,648 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 23,648 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,325 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,769 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,653 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
Full Nissan Primera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ02 PTX is a 2002 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 71,023 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 BJ02 PTX, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ02 PTX?

You can check the full history of BJ02 PTX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ02 PTX registered?

BJ02 PTX is a 2002 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is BJ02 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ02 PTX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ02 PTX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ02 PTX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.