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EG03 WGW

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,852 mi
Last recorded109,852 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 WGW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2018 109,852 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced with nearside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate does not open. (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,865 miles

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2017 103,864 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,234 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2016 99,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,325 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 94,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,795 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 26 Jul 2013 83,919 miles

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r seat belt webbing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 83,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r seat belt webbing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,828 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 77,828 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,739 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 71,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre seat belt buckle dropped below plastic clip

damage to front plate

damage to windscreen

offside front dip beam has no beam pattern, bulb not fitted correctly

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,474 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,403 miles

damage to front number plate

horn cover broken

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,620 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 47,292 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,526 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,981 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 WGW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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