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FE03 DNJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,917 mi
Last recorded100,917 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 DNJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Sep 2016 100,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 97,672 miles

front cross member corroded

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted

o/s/r tyre outter wall slightly cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2015 97,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and emissions not tested (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector (1.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front cross member corroded

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted

o/s/r tyre outter wall slightly cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,450 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 92,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 61,758 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to open boot

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroding

o/s rear light cluster merging slightly

rear fuel pipe corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2013 88,337 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroding

o/s rear light cluster merging slightly

rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,113 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2012 81,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,760 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front pads over 50 % worn

front suspension componets corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,760 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front pads over 50 % worn

front suspension componets corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,712 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,933 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,910 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 51,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,424 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 32,136 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,136 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 DNJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DNJ, 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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FE03 DNJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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