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GY03 UTZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 UTZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded excessively around silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 98,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished excessively (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished excessively (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded excessively around silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded centre rear joint

tracking wear on front tyre

tyre worn low on inner edge +scuffed on shoulders

Fail 6 Aug 2024 95,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded centre rear joint

tracking wear on front tyre

tyre worn low on inner edge +scuffed on shoulders

Pass 7 Aug 2023 92,934 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 92,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3-4 mil

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,201 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tracking wear on front tyres

Fail 10 Aug 2021 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,124 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rattle

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 7 Aug 2020 85,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rattle

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,643 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 82,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 79,263 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,974 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,522 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,348 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 55,348 miles

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

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

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

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)

slight lip onfront discs

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,761 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,402 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 46,347 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 39,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,621 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 25,747 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

front and rear wiper blades worn and split

Fail 16 May 2007 25,747 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

front and rear wiper blades worn and split

Pass 22 May 2006 18,022 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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GY03 UTZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY03 UTZ, 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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GY03 UTZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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