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MC03 SZU

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,187 mi
Last recorded87,187 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 SZU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 87,187 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 87,162 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2013 81,838 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING TO THE EDGE.

FRONT/REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

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

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT JUST WITHIN THE LIMIT.

Pass 10 May 2012 76,766 miles

Oil leak

front disc worn

Pass 7 May 2011 72,276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 68,501 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 68,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 59,493 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 59,407 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s wiper noisey.

Pass 30 May 2008 53,375 miles

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

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

five nails/screws in n/s/r tyre and tread worn to excess on inside edge.

Fail 30 May 2008 53,375 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

five nails/screws in n/s/r tyre and tread worn to excess on inside edge.

Pass 11 May 2007 38,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2007 38,958 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear 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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MC03 SZU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MC03 SZU, 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 MC03 SZU registered?

MC03 SZU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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