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EA03 XZL

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,408 mi
Last recorded98,408 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,408 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,327 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,869 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 92,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,356 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,878 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 82,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,106 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,924 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,543 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 15 Jul 2009 68,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,851 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,126 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,484 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 XZL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

EA03 XZL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EA03 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 XZL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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