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LR03 SFZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,298 mi
Last recorded172,298 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 SFZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2013 172,298 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 172,298 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 172,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr and osr inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 157,021 miles

Headlamp pattern poor

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and very close to limit.

Offside front indicator discoloured to limit.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and near lim it.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 157,021 miles

Headlamp pattern poor

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and very close to limit.

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

Offside front indicator discoloured to limit.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and near lim it.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 140,442 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 140,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 132,367 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre is worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside front tyre is worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 13 May 2009 117,173 miles

near side rear anti roll bar link has small amount of play in ball joint.

Fail 13 May 2009 117,173 miles

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

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link has some play in upper ball joint.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 111,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,190 miles

Gear box is leaking oil from nearside drive shaft seal area. ( dripped on floor )

Slight leak from a power steering hydrolic hose back of engine area. ( hose is wet )

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,721 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,353 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2006 48,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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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LR03 SFZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LR03 SFZ, 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 LR03 SFZ registered?

LR03 SFZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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