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EF03 XDL

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,946 mi
Last recorded152,946 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 XDL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 152,946 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 152,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 152,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lift (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 143,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 133,561 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 124,869 miles

Both head lamp plastic lens's would benefit from a t-cut clean/polish as some misting is present in the plastic.

Front brake pads appear to be approx. 3/4 worn but serviceable.

Front offside fog lamp has some damage present to its lens.

Off side rear roll bar link has slight movement present.

Slight deviation found to be present in both rear brake discs whilst on brake rollers.

offside front roll bar link has slight movement present.

Fail 3 May 2014 124,869 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both head lamp plastic lens's would benefit from a t-cut clean/polish as some misting is present in the plastic.

Front brake pads appear to be approx. 3/4 worn but serviceable.

Front offside fog lamp has some damage present to its lens.

Off side rear roll bar link has slight movement present.

Slight deviation found to be present in both rear brake discs whilst on brake rollers.

offside front roll bar link has slight movement present.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 115,084 miles

near side track rod end has some movement / play present.

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low + low presure - near side rear tyre presure low.

Fail 27 Apr 2013 115,084 miles

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

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

near side track rod end has some movement / play present.

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low + low presure - near side rear tyre presure low.

Pass 15 May 2012 105,819 miles

near side rear outer brake pad has greater wear than remaining three & consequently, will require replacing in due course.

offside front roll bar link has fractional movement present.

when rotated by hand whilst vehicle elevated, the offside front brake binds a little greater than the near side.

Pass 13 May 2011 96,896 miles
Fail 12 May 2011

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 92,238 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,238 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,358 miles

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 6 Nov 2008 74,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,988 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 65,986 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,515 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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EF03 XDL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF03 XDL, 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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EF03 XDL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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