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DY03 ZHE

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,708 mi
Last recorded180,708 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 ZHE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 180,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 180,701 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 177,488 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on offside of steering rack (2.3.3b)

dampness around nearside and offside steering rack gaiters

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Pass 26 Nov 2016 173,308 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides including side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 173,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides including side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 167,350 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 167,350 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 159,902 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 153,336 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 153,336 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 146,165 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 146,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 137,005 miles

oily residue around o/s of steering rack area, very slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint and o/s/r antiroll bar drop link, tyre tread depths; both front and o/s/r 7.0mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, 205/60/16 97h

Pass 16 Sep 2010 121,158 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/60/15 92H.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 121,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/60/15 92H.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,953 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 86,801 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 66,957 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,525 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 49,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,274 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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DY03 ZHE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel 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 DY03 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

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

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