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MK03 YGV

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,453 mi
Last recorded172,453 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 172,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 172,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 148,160 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 131,683 miles

Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 114,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 114,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 114,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear connection (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail engine mounting supported by lower cross member which is corroded and seriously weakened (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,626 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 94,626 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,284 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,176 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 79,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,479 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,292 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 YGV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YGV, 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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MK03 YGV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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