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MK03 XXE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,916 mi
Last recorded68,916 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XXE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,916 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 68,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,852 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,062 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 56,062 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,600 miles

both front brake discs lipped pads ok

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

front exhaust joint poor and rear heat shield insecure

light corrosion to front suspension and front crossmember

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear no/plate faded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,769 miles

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

o/s rear back plate corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn pads ok

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,571 miles

battery insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,571 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insercure

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,919 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 31,919 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,275 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,877 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 XXE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XXE, 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 MK03 XXE registered?

MK03 XXE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MK03 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 XXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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