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LS03 ELW

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,065 mi
Last recorded92,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 ELW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,065 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 92,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,885 miles

Damp around power steering pipe but no leak found

Front cross member has some corrosion

Lower rear gear box mounting defective

Nearside rear drop link has some play

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 86,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Damp around power steering pipe but no leak found

Front cross member has some corrosion

Lower rear gear box mounting defective

Nearside rear drop link has some play

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,826 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear discs poor

rear drop links have some play

Fail 27 Apr 2015 86,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F tyre on limit

both rear tyres perished

rear discs poor condition

rear droplinks have some play

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,406 miles

Chip in screen

Slight play offside front and both rear drop links

Slight play offside front lower ball joint

front cross member corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,406 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chip in screen

Slight play offside front and both rear drop links

Slight play offside front lower ball joint

front cross member corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,114 miles

slight play in n/s/f balljoint

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,114 miles

slight play in n/s/r droplink

Fail 15 Feb 2013 69,114 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/r droplink

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,047 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 64,024 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,347 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear reg.plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,610 miles

rear number plate backing in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,522 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear seatbelt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear seatbelt

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,300 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 32,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres low or getting low and perished

Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,530 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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LS03 ELW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS03 ELW, 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 LS03 ELW registered?

LS03 ELW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LS03 ELW safe to buy?

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