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KD03 BYS

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

131,574 mi
Last recorded131,574 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 BYS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 126,215 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 126,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front lower chassis cross member heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,815 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,295 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,252 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to near side screen outside wiper swept area

Fail 13 Oct 2014 114,252 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to near side screen outside wiper swept area

Pass 3 Oct 2013 109,830 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 109,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,430 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 99,430 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,263 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,262 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 89,409 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 89,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 78,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage due to running flat

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,760 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage due to running flat

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,041 miles

n/s/f tyre worn almost to cord on inner edge

n/s/r tyre split and perished

o/s/r tyre split and perished ,also has a nail in outer shoulder

Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn almost to cord on inner edge

n/s/r tyre split and perished

o/s/r tyre split and perished ,also has a nail in outer shoulder

Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,522 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,143 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 45,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,467 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 35,465 miles

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

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

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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KD03 BYS is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KD03 BYS, 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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KD03 BYS is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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