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KU03 VLG

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,017 mi
Last recorded38,017 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,017 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 13,286 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,286 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 63 miles

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

excessive corrosion to front cross member

exhaust heat shields insecure

slight drag to both rear brakes

Fail 25 Jan 2014 144,163 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

excessive corrosion to front cross member

exhaust heat shields insecure

slight drag to both rear brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2013 139,199 miles

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2013 139,199 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2012 132,786 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 124,973 miles

N/S REAR ANTIROLLBAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 9 Feb 2010 119,061 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear on inner shoulders

brake fluid below maximum

near side front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder and getting close to limit

off side front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder/getting close to limit/metal object in tread

off side mirror damaged

slight play in near side end of steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2009 110,461 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,410 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 85,401 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,291 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 74,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,229 miles

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 VLG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

KU03 VLG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is KU03 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU03 VLG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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