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MM03 BFJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,791 mi
Last recorded109,791 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 BFJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 109,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wingmirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

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

Nearside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front window inop

Offside Rear Inner sidelight bulb inop

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

vehicle underside starting to corode

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,214 miles

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

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

bootlid and bumper damage

heatshield insecure

n/s/f tyre sidewall scrubbed

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 100,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

bootlid and bumper damage

heatshield insecure

n/s/f tyre sidewall scrubbed

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 88,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 88,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,623 miles

FRONT TYRES DAMAGED IN SIDEWALLS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 76,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

FRONT TYRES DAMAGED IN SIDEWALLS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,080 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,259 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE CASING

N/S/R TYRE CASING SIDEWALL AGE CRACKED

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,884 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,820 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 32,820 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,000 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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MM03 BFJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MM03 BFJ, 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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MM03 BFJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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