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MX03 RUW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,243 mi
Last recorded179,243 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 RUW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 179,243 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 179,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 178,150 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 175,850 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil sump pan corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2015 175,850 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil sump pan corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2014 173,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 171,620 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front raditor support corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 171,618 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front raditor support corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 170,225 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 164,620 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 164,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 157,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 145,121 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 123,039 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 98,494 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 72,675 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 72,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damp around nearside front shock absorber

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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MX03 RUW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MX03 RUW, 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 MX03 RUW registered?

MX03 RUW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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