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HD03 ETK

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,493 mi
Last recorded194,493 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 ETK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 194,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis /Engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 168,068 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 167,838 miles

Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis member under radiator that supports engine support member is rust holed (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Antiroll bar link broken off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 166,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened broken off (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour n/s is white o/s is yellow (1.7.6)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s slightly corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav on screen in drivers view ()

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pressure pipe (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough power steering pump noisy (2.2.D.1)

both front shockabsorber dust boots split

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2017 166,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 154,965 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise condition of o/s/f headlight

advise engine covers,under trays and sill covers

advise exhaust very rusty

advise front cross member very rusty

advise gear box mounting split

advise o/s/f seat frame worn

advise oil leak

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 154,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise condition of o/s/f headlight

advise engine covers,under trays and sill covers

advise exhaust very rusty

advise front cross member very rusty

advise gear box mounting split

advise o/s/f seat frame worn

advise oil leak

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 138,313 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise both rear tyres wearing badly on edges[only just legal]

advise condition of o/s/f headlight

advise engine covers and trays

advise front crossmember rusty

advise oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 138,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light eye level (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise both rear tyres wearing badly on edges[only just legal]

advise condition of o/s/f headlight

advise engine covers and trays

advise front crossmember rusty

advise oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 123,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres wearing on edges

advise condition of exhaust

advise front cross member rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2014 123,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres wearing on edges

advise condition of exhaust

advise front cross member rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of exhaust

advise condition of o/s/f headlight

advise front crossmember very rusty

advise sill covers

Fail 25 Nov 2013 114,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of exhaust

advise condition of o/s/f headlight

advise front crossmember very rusty

advise sill covers

Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,906 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise condition of o/s/f cv boot/clip

advise exhaust rusty

advise o/s/r tyre perished

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 99,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

advise condition of o/s/f cv boot/clip

advise exhaust rusty

advise o/s/r tyre perished

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise condition of o/s/f headlight glass

advise condition of o/s/r tyre

advise minor accident damage to n/s/f

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2011 90,356 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise condition of o/s/f headlight glass

advise condition of o/s/r tyre

advise minor accident damage to n/s/f

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2010 78,943 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,943 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,289 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 67,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,457 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 May 2006 34,727 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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HD03 ETK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HD03 ETK, 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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HD03 ETK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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