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HG03 FNW

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,024 mi
Last recorded180,024 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 FNW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 180,024 miles

Front cross member corroded

Front front wipers

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 174,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 170,423 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 170,423 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 170,129 miles

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

engine oil leak

offside front headlight signs of detereration

Fail 29 Apr 2015 170,129 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

offside front headlight signs of detereration

Pass 2 May 2014 164,611 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 162,883 miles

off side rear brake sticking slightly but ok for test

Pass 22 Jan 2013 158,043 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 158,038 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 151,962 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 144,534 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake discs worn and corrodded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 138,650 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 133,296 miles

Nearside 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 6 Feb 2009 133,295 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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 8 Jan 2008 125,176 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 117,177 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 117,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 107,751 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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HG03 FNW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HG03 FNW, 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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HG03 FNW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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