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EG03 VKX

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,234 mi
Last recorded99,234 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VKX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 99,234 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position light output reduced

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,443 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear wiper split

Fail 23 Sep 2016 91,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,736 miles

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

Front wipers wearing

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 86,736 miles

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

Front wipers wearing

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,861 miles

E.M.L LIGHT IS ON

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

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

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

both front wipers wearing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,409 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 78,409 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,579 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,670 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,598 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 52,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,446 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 47,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,085 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 VKX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol 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 EG03 VKX, 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 EG03 VKX registered?

EG03 VKX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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