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KU03 VLS

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,747 mi
Last recorded126,747 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 VLS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 126,747 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cross member heavily corroded

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 126,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cross member heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 121,070 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sidesill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 120,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sidesill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 114,171 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,632 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower cross member has heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 108,632 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower cross member has heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 103,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper of cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper of cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,137 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faded with uv light (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faded with uv light (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member & holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,612 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,697 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,324 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,092 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,505 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)

Fail 8 May 2009 66,956 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 66,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,029 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 43,357 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 43,357 miles

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

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

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 VLS is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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