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FG03 TOU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,084 mi
Last recorded109,084 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 TOU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,084 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 103,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust mount cracked (middle)

Pass 12 May 2018 103,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust mount cracked

Fail 10 May 2018 103,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all the lights need to be repaired (as all the lights are flick ring) (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all the lights need to be repaired (as all the lights are flick ring) (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust mount cracked

Pass 15 May 2017 101,000 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

exhaust mount cracked

Pass 11 May 2016 98,753 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

body corroded

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

front axle corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 98,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad connection all light operated when side light (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body corroded

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

front axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,546 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 96,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 93,825 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 93,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner sills corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly smearing

under body components corroded

Pass 8 May 2010 93,779 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 91,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 90,100 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 81,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 81,614 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 53,432 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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FG03 TOU 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 FG03 TOU, 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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FG03 TOU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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