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FE03 DKU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,807 mi
Last recorded112,807 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 DKU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 112,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracks in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both n/s and o/s hand brake effort slightly low

fuel filler pipe corroded

o/s/f brake disc has surface corrosion on inner surface

Pass 30 Dec 2015 104,311 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 104,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,844 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 89,844 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,136 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 65,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

high imbalance on rear brakes.

tailgate hard to open.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,350 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 62,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

very slight play off side steering/suspension joint

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,082 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,684 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 46,037 miles

Inoperative rear centre seat belt rectified

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,037 miles

Inoperative rear centre seat belt rectified

Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,005 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 DKU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

FE03 DKU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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