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FG03 TXE

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,084 mi
Last recorded104,084 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2014 104,084 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,875 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 100,875 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,010 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,679 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 85,679 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,776 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 60,509 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,509 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,515 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 47,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,538 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 TXE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TXE, 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 FG03 TXE registered?

FG03 TXE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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