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HJ03 XZE

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,523 mi
Last recorded97,523 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 XZE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 97,520 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,995 miles

EML Illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 27 Sep 2016 95,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

EML Illuminated indicating a fault

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,193 miles

Engine management light is on

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 93,060 miles

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)

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

Engine management light is on

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 88,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,118 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,113 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,006 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,900 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 70,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,477 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 68,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 66,341 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 63,534 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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HJ03 XZE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol 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 HJ03 XZE, 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 HJ03 XZE registered?

HJ03 XZE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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