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GP03 VGF

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,313 mi
Last recorded130,313 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 VGF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 130,313 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

fluid seepage at PAS pipe

offside wing repeater lens missing

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 130,311 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded

engine management warning lamp illuminated

fluid seepage at PAS pipe

offside wing repeater lens missing

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,584 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S dipped beam image VERY poor(lens)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in both front suspension lower swivels

Fail 6 Aug 2015 127,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fog light tell-tale lighting up on dash when brake pedal depressed

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S dipped beam image VERY poor(lens)

O/S/F tyre worn BADLY on inner edge(to secondary rubber)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in both front suspension lower swivels

Pass 14 Aug 2014 120,822 miles

BOTH front tyre treads bald on inside edges

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

Offside dip beam image poor,lens hazed.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 120,822 miles

BOTH front tyre treads bald on inside edges

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside dip beam image poor,lens hazed.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 113,088 miles

Both front tyres and N/S/R tyre have extremely bad splits on sidewalls(mainly inner). ***Advise replacement asap***

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front Road wheel with a SIGNIFICANTLY distorted bead rim(distorting tyre)

O/S dipped beam image very poor(lens)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Significant play in N/S track rod end

Fail 10 Aug 2013 113,088 miles

Both front tyres and N/S/R tyre have extremely bad splits on sidewalls(mainly inner). ***Advise replacement asap***

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front Road wheel with a SIGNIFICANTLY distorted bead rim(distorting tyre)

O/S dipped beam image very poor(lens)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Significant play in N/S track rod end

Pass 10 Aug 2012 104,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 95,141 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,086 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 72,525 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,525 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,106 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish inner walls and tread .n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,617 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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GP03 VGF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GP03 VGF, 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 GP03 VGF registered?

GP03 VGF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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