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FE03 DGU

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

91,866 mi
Last recorded91,866 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 91,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive At PAS Reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 79,683 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,258 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 77,258 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 74,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 74,816 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 74,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp * (4.4.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working * (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fog light tell tale on without fog light being on *

Pass 29 Dec 2021 86,599 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,208 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 63,946 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 63,946 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,306 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 62,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gas at rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gas at rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,083 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,852 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 61,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,287 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 59,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,483 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,322 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 40,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,293 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 32,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,881 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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FE03 DGU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FE03 DGU, 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 FE03 DGU registered?

FE03 DGU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is FE03 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 DGU shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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