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DV03 TKX

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,261 mi
Last recorded161,261 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 TKX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 161,261 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 160,968 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 149,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

play o/s front rack arm

Fail 18 Jun 2013 149,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

play o/s front rack arm

Pass 9 Jul 2012 135,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jun 2012 135,897 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2011 111,255 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 111,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 100,852 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

earth strap broken

front crossmember holed through corrosion

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 29 May 2010 100,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

earth strap broken

front crossmember holed through corrosion

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 16 May 2009 86,289 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 17 May 2008 73,120 miles

slight play in n/s/f upper suspension link

Pass 15 May 2007 56,359 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 56,359 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,937 miles

unusual tread wear on both rear tyres

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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DV03 TKX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV03 TKX, 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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DV03 TKX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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