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EG03 VKJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

137,227 mi
Last recorded137,227 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VKJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 137,227 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 137,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 137,204 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 2/3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 128,647 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on edges 205/55/16 w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 128,647 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on edges 205/55/16 w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine light on.

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished. 205/55/16 91v Bridgestone.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 119,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine light on.

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 bulb. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb. (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating 207 bulbs x2. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perished. 205/55/16 91v Bridgestone.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 108,634 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 108,633 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,301 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 100,301 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 100,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle / rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,331 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 88,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,437 miles

engine lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,658 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2009 36,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear wiper blade torn

under body shields fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,804 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear wiper blade torn

under body shields fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,109 miles

n/s rear brake binding slighty

Fail 8 Jul 2008 32,109 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear brake binding slighty

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,572 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 18,698 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,698 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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EG03 VKJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EG03 VKJ, 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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EG03 VKJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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