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DY03 ZHM

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,304 mi
Last recorded203,304 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 203,304 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 203,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 188,785 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 188,781 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmemember (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 178,568 miles

Front cross member corroded

Head lamps dull

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to under body and around suspension

Fail 28 Oct 2016 178,566 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front cross member corroded

Head lamps dull

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to under body and around suspension

Pass 24 Jun 2015 164,901 miles

o.s.f outer c.v boot heavily perished

slight play in both rear drop link D bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2014 159,212 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 143,784 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front crossmember is corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2013 143,784 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front crossmember is corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 131,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 131,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 115,915 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 25 Mar 2010 114,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 106,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,854 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 ZHM is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

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

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