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MF03 OTL

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,389 mi
Last recorded142,389 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 OTL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 142,389 miles

Front numberplate is cracked.

Heavy engine oil leak.

Offside rear brake disc is in a poor condition on the inner face.

Outer sills are covered.

Temporary repair made to the centre section of the exhaust.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 133,186 miles

child seat fitted

head lights lenzes poor condition.oil leak .exhuast slightly corroded.sills covered

head lights lenzes poor condition.oil leak exhaust slightl;y corroded

o/s/r/caliper slightly damp

Fail 24 Aug 2016 133,116 miles

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

head lights lenzes poor condition.oil leak exhaust slightl;y corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 123,731 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

poor beam patton

Fail 12 Aug 2015 123,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 123,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/jet washr poor.o/s/n/s/head lights lenzes poor condition.coolant ,brake fluid slightly low.sills covered,.o/s/wiper poor conditioin.f/cross member slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 116,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/jet washr poor.o/s/n/s/head lights lenzes poor condition.coolant ,brake fluid slightly low.sills covered,.o/s/wiper poor conditioin.f/cross member slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 113,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/jet washer poor condition.o/s/n/s/head lightslenzes poor condition.coolant slightly low.sills covered

Pass 23 May 2013 108,271 miles

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

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

Oil leak

washer jet poor condition.n/s/head light holder poor condition

Pass 21 May 2012 103,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 97,639 miles

major engine oil leaks

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 5 May 2011 97,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

major engine oil leaks

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 May 2010 90,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front wheel rim inner edge dented

offside rear brake backplate heavily corroded and missing sections

partial plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear wiper blade rubber missing

somer minor upper bodywork damage

unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 80,425 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2008 66,560 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 66,552 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 53,220 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 53,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 42,285 miles

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

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

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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MF03 OTL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF03 OTL, 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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MF03 OTL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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