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ML03 ORJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,239 mi
Last recorded69,239 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 ORJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2022 69,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect frosted lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect frosted lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked(205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 68,092 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail close to edge. not repairable. (205/60/16 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

slight blow from middle exhaust, and joint flanges at middle to rear join corroded and breaking up.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 67,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight blow from middle exhaust, and joint flanges at middle to rear join corroded and breaking up.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 64,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 2.8mm and worn inner edge.205/60/16 (5.2.3 (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,833 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 62,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,780 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 60,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,294 miles

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

Offside Front worn on in/outer edges.

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

STRONG ADVISE --- nearside front tyre badly worn in/outer edges,nearly to cord.(205/60/16).

nearsdide rear tyre, nail in tread.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,126 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,900 miles

Air conditioning pipe snapped

Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Air conditioning pipe snapped

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,103 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 41,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,134 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,735 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,412 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,496 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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ML03 ORJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ML03 ORJ, 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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ML03 ORJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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