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FA03 EDF

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,489 mi
Last recorded79,489 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EDF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 74,021 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,022 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,812 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

various covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,532 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

offside front lower suspension contaminated with oil

oil level low

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 58,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,317 miles

Both front tyres on 4/5mm with outer & inner tread wearing.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 56,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres on 4/5mm with outer & inner tread wearing.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,134 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 54,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,451 miles

o/s/r lens damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 EDF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA03 EDF, 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 FA03 EDF registered?

FA03 EDF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is FA03 EDF safe to buy?

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