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MA03 BWH

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,309 mi
Last recorded88,309 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 BWH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,872 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 85,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,569 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,038 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 84,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,336 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,336 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 68,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,545 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,299 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,758 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 86,754 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,015 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,685 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,809 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 43,420 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 43,285 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 41,195 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 BWH is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWH, 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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MA03 BWH is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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