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GJ03 BKF

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,512 mi
Last recorded132,512 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 BKF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60x16 92h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 132,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60x16 92h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 123,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 123,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. 205/60x16 92h (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 112,741 miles

rear wiper is split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2011 dot code 205 60 r 16 96 h (4.1.E.1)

both the rear brakes are binding

rear bumper is damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2017 112,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2011 dot code 205 60 r 16 96 h (4.1.E.1)

both the rear brakes are binding

osr secondry side light is not working

rear bumper is damaged

rear wiper is split

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,492 miles

205 60 r 16 92 h

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lens tape (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc lipped and corroded

Rear seats folded down at time of test

drivers window broken

front and rear bumpers are damaged at there corners/edges

osr tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 22 Mar 2016 104,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint no pin (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc is discoloured RED (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lens tape (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail/screw in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc lipped and corroded

Rear seats folded down at time of test

drivers window broken

front and rear bumpers are damaged at there corners/edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,136 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both headlights, beam image weak

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both headlights, beam image weak

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,650 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

boot and nearside rear bumper have damage

boot full

drivers window fell down into door during test!

offside of engine has a rattle/squelling

rear brake application uneven

rear exhaust heat shelids insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

boot and nearside rear bumper have damage

boot full

drivers window fell down into door during test!

offside of engine has a rattle/squelling

rear exhaust heat shelids insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2014 86,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front cross member corroded

offside headlamp aim and pattern not checked

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,813 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 70,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,639 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,873 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 48,036 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,614 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 41,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,750 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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GJ03 BKF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel 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 GJ03 BKF, 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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GJ03 BKF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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