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EA03 XKU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

182,898 mi
Last recorded182,898 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 XKU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 182,898 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 180,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 178,843 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 176,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 174,436 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 174,436 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 171,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 165,924 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 157,483 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 149,172 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 149,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 141,389 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2017 141,389 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 134,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,753 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 126,753 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 118,339 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 118,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 110,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 101,054 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 101,054 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,184 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,478 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 79,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,308 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 53,162 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 53,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,242 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,435 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 XKU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 XKU registered?

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

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