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EK03 ZBX

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,285 mi
Last recorded94,285 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 ZBX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 94,285 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,544 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 88,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,621 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jan 2018 85,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear both brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,190 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm & side walls cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm & side walls cracking /perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,690 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,034 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front wipers are starting to split on the ends.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,415 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 61,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,958 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 56,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,339 miles

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

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)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,295 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,532 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,373 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,156 miles

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Fail 24 Mar 2007 27,156 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 ZBX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

EK03 ZBX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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