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KU03 VFY

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,452 mi
Last recorded163,452 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 VFY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 163,452 miles

Exhaust system and heat shields corroded

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

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

Front coil spring worn both corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp aim adjuster used

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn uneven / corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn both corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Various oil leaks

Fail 3 Feb 2016 163,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system and heat shields corroded

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

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

Front coil spring worn both corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp aim adjuster used

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn uneven / corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn both corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,668 miles

Auxilliary belts noisy

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 146,540 miles

NSR brake binding slightly

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

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

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

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

front exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 139,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front crossmember corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

OSR lamp unit outer cover missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 133,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

OS rear tyre sidewall perished

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 126,022 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 118,938 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 111,866 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 111,866 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f shocker weeping

Pass 6 Mar 2007 95,315 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 95,315 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

fault on off side rear lamp

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

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

near side rear wheel tyre /out of shape/

slight fluid leak from near side front suspension leg

Pass 13 Mar 2006 77,712 miles

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

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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KU03 VFY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU03 VFY, 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 KU03 VFY registered?

KU03 VFY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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