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FJ03 YKA

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,669 mi
Last recorded83,669 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 YKA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,669 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 83,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pipe excessively corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 77,259 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 77,124 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated both. (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery has free play but still secure

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both sides tyre age cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Started to separated (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 73,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Battery has free play but still secure

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both sides tyre age cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Started to separated (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,290 miles

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

N/S/R tyre age cracked all over

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre age cracked all over

O/S/R tyre age cracked all over

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 70,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R tyre age cracked all over

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre age cracked all over

O/S/R tyre age cracked all over

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,229 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 66,191 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 56,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,585 miles

o/s+n/s/r brake dust cover plate corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 45,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s+n/s/r brake dust cover plate corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,821 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 30,821 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,768 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 25,768 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,185 miles

osf/nsf tyres wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,394 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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FJ03 YKA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FJ03 YKA, 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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FJ03 YKA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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