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MA03 FGV

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

247,996 mi
Last recorded247,996 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 FGV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 247,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 239,408 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 239,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Aug 2012 229,202 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 229,202 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 229,201 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2011 209,714 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 209,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery terminal loose

rear brakes look low disks+pads

Pass 15 Jan 2010 185,396 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 164,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 138,671 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 113,816 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 94,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 82,801 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,225 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

both rear tyres worn unevenly.

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 FGV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGV, 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 MA03 FGV registered?

MA03 FGV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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