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DV03 YPA

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

193,538 mi
Last recorded193,538 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YPA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 193,538 miles

Both front wiper blades are smeary

Engine underside covered in oil

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate is corroded/deteriorated

Slight bind at offside front wheel

Turbo charger air intercooler damaged/deteriorated and is leaking

Vehicle cuts out when in a stationary position intermitantly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 193,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning Noisy and heavy at times when operated (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine underside covered in oil

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate is corroded/deteriorated

Slight bind at offside front wheel

Turbo charger air intercooler damaged/deteriorated and is leaking

Vehicle cuts out when in a stationary position intermitantly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 164,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel hub assembly area has slight play when wheel bearing check up and down movement is applied

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 164,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Excessive oil leak from engine sump, sumo corroded badly

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel hub assembly area has slight play when wheel bearing check up and down movement is applied

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 129,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear backing plates rusty

rear pads getting low

Fail 30 Mar 2015 129,023 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear backing plates rusty

rear pads getting low

Fail 27 Mar 2015 129,008 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

alenator light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 128,965 miles

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

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

Residue around power steering bottle

Fail 27 Nov 2014 128,964 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Residue round power steering bottle

Fail 17 Nov 2014 128,866 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front cross member execessively corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

front exhaust pipe in poor condition

offside and nearside front brake discs pitted inside edge

oil leak from engine

radiator bottle insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2013 125,177 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 125,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 119,733 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Front exhaust deteriorated

Some corrosion to front cross member

Fail 13 Nov 2012 119,731 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brakes slightly binding

Front exhaust deteriorated

Some corrosion to front cross member

Pass 11 Nov 2011 114,935 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside edge

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 117,929 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres worn inside edge

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,390 miles

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

N/s rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 104,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,434 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 94,434 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 81,011 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin (close to minimum spec)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 81,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

high handbrake travel

Pass 24 May 2006 70,954 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YPA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 DV03 YPA, 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 YPA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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