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EX03 BWW

2003 Nissan Primera

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,427 mi
Last recorded44,427 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 BWW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,427 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,050 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

N/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR WIPER TORN

Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,015 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

N/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR WIPER TORN

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,043 miles

n/s washer jet weak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,043 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 10 May 2011 40,652 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 40,652 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,631 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 35,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,881 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2007 30,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 30,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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EX03 BWW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EX03 BWW, 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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EX03 BWW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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