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FD03 CVF

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,132 mi
Last recorded130,132 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CVF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 130,132 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 130,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 May 2015 128,903 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 128,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2014 126,607 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 126,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 120,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 112,016 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 112,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 105,125 miles

Oil leak

front wipers slight smudgy

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 105,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front wipers slight smudgy

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,077 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 98,077 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 86,669 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre slight wear inside edge

slight corrosion front crossmember

unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Fail 30 Apr 2009 86,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre slight wear inside edge

slight corrosion front crossmember

unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Fail 1 May 2008 71,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 71,808 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 56,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight brake judder from both rear brakes

uneven tyre wear on both rear tyres

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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FD03 CVF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FD03 CVF, 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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FD03 CVF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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