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KU03 VRJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,226 mi
Last recorded116,226 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2016 116,226 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

both headlights faded

fuel pipe slightly perrished

rear axle rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2016 116,224 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember badly corroded in mutiple places and over thetop (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose excessively damaged under bonnet between filter and engine (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights are affected by each other (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced can only just see beam image (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced can only just see beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Rear axle badly corroded

battery slightly insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,817 miles

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

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

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

front body crossmember corroded

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 105,816 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front body crossmember corroded

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 95,898 miles

front crossmember rusty

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 93,301 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 93,301 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,869 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 89,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 87,397 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 84,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rusty under side

Pass 10 May 2010 84,893 miles

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

rusty under side

Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,427 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 7 Apr 2008 77,732 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,137 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 48,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s + o/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/rear tyre punctured

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 VRJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

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

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