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EA03 XVW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,563 mi
Last recorded79,563 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,563 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 79,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,698 miles

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

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

Low fuel

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 71,698 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Low fuel

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Wipers worn (not fully tested, no washer fluid)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2016 60,744 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,743 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,729 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 52,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,509 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,402 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,601 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,090 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,090 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 18,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,184 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 13,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XVW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol 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 EA03 XVW, 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 EA03 XVW registered?

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

Is EA03 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 XVW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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