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FA03 ECC

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ECC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,800 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 99,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,695 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 91,695 miles

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,750 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension/steering components (front and rear)

exhaust support brackets corroded

front and rear brake discs pitted

nearside and offside front shock dust covers split

nearside and offside inners sill corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,901 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,972 miles

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 8 Apr 2008 57,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,036 miles

both front fog lams smashed

Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,238 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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FA03 ECC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA03 ECC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA03 ECC registered?

FA03 ECC is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is FA03 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 ECC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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