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MK03 UPA

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,757 mi
Last recorded78,757 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 UPA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,670 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,907 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 55,107 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 55,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,147 miles

n.s wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,249 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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MK03 UPA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK03 UPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK03 UPA registered?

MK03 UPA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is MK03 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 UPA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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