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HK03 VWU

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,403 mi
Last recorded73,403 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 VWU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,403 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a chunk put of the outer side wall

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 6 Jan 2015 73,403 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a chunk put of the outer side wall

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 67,862 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,794 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)

Oil leak

slight cracking on outer wall of offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2013 61,794 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper blade split

slight cracking on outer wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,010 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 56,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,146 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,893 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,685 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 40,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,959 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 34,875 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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HK03 VWU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HK03 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK03 VWU registered?

HK03 VWU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is HK03 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 VWU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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