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HT03 HGP

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,581 mi
Last recorded87,581 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 HGP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 87,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 66,287 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 61,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,685 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 58,676 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,741 miles

Engine oil pan corroded and leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,619 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,206 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 84,746 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,565 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 52,559 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front cross member corroded

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,330 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,370 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 48,370 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight dampness around o/side inner steering rack gaitor.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,822 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers split

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Sill covers fitted.Rear discs slightly pitted.Both rear tyres worn lumpy inner tread areas.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,428 miles

both rear tyres badly out of shape

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,506 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,209 miles

both front tyres worn very close to the legal limit

parking brake lever high on its travel

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

wipers streaky

Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,459 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front brake hose ferral slightly corroded

rear no. plate faded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,459 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)

o/s front brake hose ferral slightly corroded

rear no. plate faded

Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,589 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

slight damage to n/s of front bumper

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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HT03 HGP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HT03 HGP, 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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HT03 HGP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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