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KU03 VGL

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,497 mi
Last recorded107,497 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 VGL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 107,497 miles

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

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

all suspension components slightly corroded

both sills corroded

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

covers & shields fitted

front wipers smeary

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2017 107,496 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension components slightly corroded

both sills corroded

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

covers & shields fitted

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,127 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded.

Front suspension components corroded.

N/s/f bumper damaged.

N/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Undertray fitted.

Both front tyres badly age cracked.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 107,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres age cracked.

Both rear brake backing plates corroded.

Front suspension components corroded.

N/s/f bumper damaged.

N/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Undertray fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 103,927 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f washer jet partly blocked.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear tyres worn 3/4mm.

front brakes pads & discs worn.

front tyres cracked & perished.

n/s & o/s/f headlamps units lens stained.

n/s & o/s/r brakes back plates corroded.

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 98,938 miles

both headlamps poor beam patterns

front brake pads & discs wearing low

front steering & suspension very rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

both headlamps poor beam patterns

front brake pads & discs wearing low

front steering & suspension very rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2012 98,021 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front discs worn and scored

o/s/f washer poor

rear discs in poor condition just passed at time of test needs attention asap

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2012 98,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front discs worn and scored

o/s/f washer poor

rear discs in poor condition just passed at time of test needs attention asap

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,917 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 81,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,539 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 79,377 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VGL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KU03 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

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

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