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MA03 BVS

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,306 mi
Last recorded120,306 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 BVS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 120,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,068 miles

Quite a lot of oil under engine

Pass 6 Sep 2014 107,773 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 107,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,169 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 100,169 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,756 miles

Offside headlight mounting has been repaired

Oil leak from engine

Pass 6 May 2011 84,603 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 84,603 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK, VERY BAD.

Pass 6 May 2010 78,615 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,867 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 52,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,902 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 43,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

nail in tyre

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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MA03 BVS is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol 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 MA03 BVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA03 BVS registered?

MA03 BVS is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is MA03 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 BVS 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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