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EA03 WXB

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,962 mi
Last recorded86,962 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 WXB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 86,962 miles

Front Front panel advance corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 86,961 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front panel advance corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Beside fuel tank ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage connections to power steering rack wet (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 80,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Anti tramp arm bush /on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Beside fuel tank ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage connections to power steering rack wet (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 70,192 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage connections to power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 70,191 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage connections to power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 68,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 66,006 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 63,739 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,526 miles

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

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

Os and Ns Sill covers fitted obscuring view of Sills.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 54,526 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Os and Ns Sill covers fitted obscuring view of Sills.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.51mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint around pump aerea (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all 3 wiper blades have split rubbers

n/s and o/s front tyres just showing a tread pattern on edges

o/s/f tyre has cracks around side wall and tread pattern

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,126 miles

Centre Rear exhaust joints are both corroded and may need attention in the future.

Front both are starting to crack and perish.

Nearside Rear caliper is binding slightly and will poss need a caliper next yr

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,807 miles

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

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

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

both middle and rear exhaust joints are corroded .

o/s front tyre is starting to preish on the sidewall

slight bind on the n/s r brake .

slight imbalance on the rear brakes , poss due to the discs being pitted ect.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,858 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish will need attention soon .

o/s rear tyre is out of shape.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,139 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,714 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 23,550 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,955 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 18,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,446 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,068 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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EA03 WXB is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA03 WXB, 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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EA03 WXB is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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