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MD03 XJM

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,951 mi
Last recorded178,951 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 XJM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 178,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 159,947 miles

near side front c/v gaiter inner fixing loose

near side rear parking brake cable zip tied into position

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly (possible road noise?)

off side front wiper blade splitting

off side rear No plate lamp dim on inspection

rear No plate in poor condition

rear wiper blade splitting

various engine fluid seepages

Fail 4 Oct 2011 159,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front c/v gaiter inner fixing loose

near side rear parking brake cable zip tied into position

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly (possible road noise?)

off side front wiper blade splitting

off side rear No plate lamp dim on inspection

rear No plate in poor condition

rear wiper blade splitting

various engine fluid seepages

Pass 1 Oct 2010 151,605 miles

advise tracking check

both front tyres worn close to limit on inside edges

n/s/r wheel rim has a slight flat spot

nail in o/s/f tyre

r/o/s tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2009 142,659 miles

engine leaks oil

exhaust corroding

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2009 142,659 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

engine leaks oil

exhaust corroding

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 131,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Sep 2008 131,499 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn low on edges

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Oct 2007 114,751 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 114,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 99,181 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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MD03 XJM is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MD03 XJM, 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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MD03 XJM is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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