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MW03 WCU

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,052 mi
Last recorded114,052 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 WCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 114,052 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 104,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 104,379 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 83,819 miles

(1.1.4a)"one of four" offside rear position lamps do not function

(2.5A.1b)The offside front suspension swivel hub bearings are worn and noisy in operation,showing slight free play present

(8.2.3)"One of two" nearside windscreen washers do not provide any liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

Battery loose

The instrument display shows the engine management warning lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure

Fail 24 Feb 2009 83,819 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

(1.1.4a)"one of four" offside rear position lamps do not function

(2.5A.1b)The offside front suspension swivel hub bearings are worn and noisy in operation,showing slight free play present

(8.2.3)"One of two" nearside windscreen washers do not provide any liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

Battery loose

The instrument display shows the engine management warning lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure

Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,681 miles

(2.7.3)the offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil present

(2.7.5)the offside front shock absorber bounce test is starting to deteriorate becoming weaker in operation,when compared to nearside,recommend replacement soon

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes out of balance is at 20%,visual inspection of the inner brake discs faces suggests that the inner pads may be restricted in their free movement

Pass 15 Dec 2006 64,740 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 58,256 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 58,141 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Offside front shock leaking, performs ok - just meets criteria

Offside rear tyre slight mishape

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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MW03 WCU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW03 WCU, 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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MW03 WCU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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