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FA03 FWZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

263,093 mi
Last recorded263,093 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FWZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2015 263,093 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 263,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 263,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 10 Dec 2013 256,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 256,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 244,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 244,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 226,095 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 217,510 miles

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

retaing bolt missing from n/s/f abs sensor

Pass 6 Jan 2011 206,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 189,851 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 189,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 178,650 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 178,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 167,244 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 167,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 157,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 145,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 143,890 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 119,567 miles

bulbs not working in both rear lamps

Fail 13 Feb 2008 119,563 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bulbs not working in both rear lamps

Pass 16 Feb 2007 86,453 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 73,955 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside rear tyre.

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 FWZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue 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 FA03 FWZ, 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 FWZ registered?

FA03 FWZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FA03 FWZ safe to buy?

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