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DY03 XDX

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,390 mi
Last recorded132,390 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XDX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2016 132,390 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak heavy from engine ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in inner rack joints

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 123,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,897 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,125 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 87,853 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 74,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,905 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,174 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 45,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

mass air flow intake hose clamp loose

oil leak from engine

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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DY03 XDX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DY03 XDX, 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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What year was DY03 XDX registered?

DY03 XDX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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