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MF03 YSG

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,179 mi
Last recorded103,179 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 YSG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,179 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 103,179 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,935 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 99,935 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,536 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front tyres 205 55 16 rear tyres 205 60 16

advise wiper blades splitting

Fail 28 Mar 2014 96,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front tyres 205 55 16 rear tyres 205 60 16

advise wiper blades splitting

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,425 miles

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

n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter slightly insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 91,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise both rear tyres perishing & cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,663 miles

both front tyres are worn from inside

rear discs corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,826 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Mar 2010 72,889 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2009 66,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall weakening

o/s/r tyre inner side wearing, strongly advise to change tyre as it will reach below legal requirement

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,445 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall weakening

o/s/r tyre inner side wearing, strongly advise to change tyre as it will reach below legal requirement

Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,139 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 55,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,979 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 46,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,994 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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MF03 YSG 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 MF03 YSG, 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 MF03 YSG registered?

MF03 YSG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is MF03 YSG safe to buy?

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