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FH03 VWW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,073 mi
Last recorded100,073 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VWW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,073 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre detiorated

Fail 24 Jul 2014 100,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre detiorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,572 miles

front headlamp lens deteriating

n.s.r seatbelt fraying slightly

o.s.r lamp cluster slightly damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2013 92,461 miles

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

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front headlamp lens deteriating

n.s.r seatbelt fraying slightly

o.s.r lamp cluster slightly damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2012 85,367 miles

n/s/r seatbelt starting to fray

o/s/r lamp repaired

rear discs starting to crorrode

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

slight wear in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 24 Aug 2012 85,366 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r seatbelt starting to fray

o/s/r lamp repaired

rear discs starting to crorrode

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

slight wear in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 20 Aug 2011 75,524 miles

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

Oil leak

dust gaiter front O/s and N/s strut split

exhaust heat shield deteriorated at front pipe and at rear

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,164 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 52,749 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,737 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 41,737 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 30,297 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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FH03 VWW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH03 VWW, 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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FH03 VWW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is FH03 VWW safe to buy?

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