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MC03 FWF

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,299 mi
Last recorded77,299 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 FWF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,299 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front cross member/ lower radiator mount corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 77,294 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front cross member/ lower radiator mount corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,726 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 2 Feb 2024 73,726 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded, not seriously weakened

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 68,094 miles

Front cross member corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Feb 2022 66,843 miles

Front cross member corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside & Offside - Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all steering, suspension components surface corrosion

exhaust flanges corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underbody, Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2018 62,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underbody, Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,305 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE worn 3-4mm & has cracks in tread

Offside Front TYRE worn 3-4mm & has cracks in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,002 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,236 miles

exhaust corroded & has minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,878 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,952 miles

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,378 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,511 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,511 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,909 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,338 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,800 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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MC03 FWF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MC03 FWF, 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 MC03 FWF registered?

MC03 FWF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is MC03 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC03 FWF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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