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HJ03 YAU

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

198,500 mi
Last recorded198,500 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 YAU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 198,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

mill light on

Fail 23 May 2013 194,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 194,040 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 187,278 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 187,259 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Rear n/s tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2011 181,701 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 181,692 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 171,253 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 171,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 156,060 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 156,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 138,195 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 112,139 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 111,907 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 840,804 miles

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

small split on off side wiper blade.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 56,708 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 56,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YAU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YAU, 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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HJ03 YAU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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