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DN03 FXV

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,188 mi
Last recorded145,188 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 FXV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 145,188 miles

Corrosion on rear axle.

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 144,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on rear axle.

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 136,736 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 136,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 128,258 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 128,027 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Due to heavy corrosion on front cross member. (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 120,037 miles

Corrosion on front crossmember.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 120,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Pipe burst during brake pele pressure test. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes not tested.

Corrosion on front crossmember.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 110,680 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,747 miles

Front chassis cross member corroded, not excessively, near front gearbox mount area.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 99,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front chassis cross member corroded, not excessively, near front gearbox mount area.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,404 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 80,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,539 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,956 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,609 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,382 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 26,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 26,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,827 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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DN03 FXV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DN03 FXV, 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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DN03 FXV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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