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MJ03 PZN

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,660 mi
Last recorded135,660 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 PZN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 135,660 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 135,660 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 128,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 124,205 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 123,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 117,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,249 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 112,249 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 107,146 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2013 107,141 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 100,698 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 100,698 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on front cross member. both front tyres scrubbing on inside edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,591 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,250 miles

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

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 17 Jun 2009 74,419 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,227 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,173 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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MJ03 PZN 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 65%.

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 MJ03 PZN, 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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MJ03 PZN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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