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EK03 SWW

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,378 mi
Last recorded140,378 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 SWW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 140,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 131,377 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 131,377 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML LIGHT ON

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 12,498 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 12,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 118,969 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner front lower panel (6.1.A.1)

Front oil leak,s

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer cover damaged (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 118,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner front lower panel (6.1.A.1)

Front oil leak,s

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer cover damaged (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 110,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,647 miles

Headlamps dirty but beam image only slightly affected - recommend clean

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 102,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamps dirty but beam image only slightly affected - recommend clean

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 95,448 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,448 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 95,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,791 miles

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

advised offside rear footbrake and handbrake performance much lower than nearside. advise to recheck.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,764 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 62,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,074 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 47,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,530 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,165 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 24,295 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,491 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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EK03 SWW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EK03 SWW, 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 EK03 SWW registered?

EK03 SWW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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