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FV03 XXL

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,520 mi
Last recorded139,520 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XXL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 139,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 139,510 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing os rear (4.2.A.1e)

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

Body has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 133,800 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 133,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 101,170 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,165 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,322 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 86,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,134 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have low tread on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2012 83,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have low tread on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,054 miles

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

both rear tyres have low tread on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,720 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 67,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,592 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,713 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 50,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 40,307 miles

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE S/DET

Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,307 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE S/DET

Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,218 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 31,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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FV03 XXL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV03 XXL, 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 FV03 XXL registered?

FV03 XXL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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