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MA03 OLW

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 OLW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016

exhaust

headlight lenses deteriorating

offside rear inner side light dim

sill covers fitted

slight damage nearside rear seatbelt webbing

slight play offside rear anti-roll bar link

steel wheel nearside front, nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust

headlight lenses deteriorating

offside rear inner side light dim

sill covers fitted

slight damage nearside rear seatbelt webbing

slight play offside rear anti-roll bar link

steel wheel nearside front, nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit and 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at time of test.

very slight lift in n/s front bottom ball joint, efficient at test.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 115,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit and 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at time of test.

very slight lift in n/s front bottom ball joint, efficient at test.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 102,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre sidewall 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at test.

slight surface corrosion to front cross member, efficient at test.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 102,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre sidewall 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at test.

slight surface corrosion to front cross member, efficient at test.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 94,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,640 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,513 miles

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

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

very slight damage to n/s rear seatbelt ,ok at test.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 83,513 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

very slight damage to n/s rear seatbelt ,ok at test.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,506 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,309 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,786 miles

o/s rear handbrake cable mounting insecure.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,185 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 33,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,644 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 22,826 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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 OLW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

MA03 OLW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is MA03 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 OLW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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