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MM03 YFU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,269 mi
Last recorded169,269 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 YFU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 169,269 miles

damage to rear

Pass 16 May 2018 168,767 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 168,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 167,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear small hole

Rear both rear tyres cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2017 167,946 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear small hole

Rear both rear tyres cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 167,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside 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 18 Mar 2015 164,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 157,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 157,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 148,908 miles

battery insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2013 148,696 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

battery insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2012 138,262 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front crossmember corroded

Offside front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Fail 1 Mar 2012 138,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front crossmember corroded

Offside front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Mar 2011 128,195 miles

o/s/f brake pads getting low.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 128,193 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f brake pads getting low.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,188 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2010 114,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,948 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 86,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 76,166 miles

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

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 YFU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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