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ML03 VFP

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,070 mi
Last recorded100,070 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VFP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 100,070 miles

Oil leak

off side rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2015 100,070 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 May 2013 86,551 miles

near side door damaged

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 86,551 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

near side door damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,079 miles

both headlamp covers deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing

power steering fluid leak

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,694 miles

air-conditioning pipe detached under bonnet

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,663 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 67,663 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,036 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 61,997 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 56,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,161 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 49,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,411 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VFP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VFP, 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 ML03 VFP registered?

ML03 VFP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is ML03 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML03 VFP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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