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NA03 VXS

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,995 mi
Last recorded90,995 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 VXS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,995 miles

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

o/s/f & o/s/r scrubing off on inside edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,993 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f & o/s/r scrubing off on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,908 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 88,908 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 82,700 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,700 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,047 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corrosion

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

o/s wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Fail 24 Feb 2012 64,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust corrosion

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

o/s wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,188 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,072 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,387 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 35,342 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2007 35,342 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side hand brake cable sticking

Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,908 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,845 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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NA03 VXS 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 NA03 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA03 VXS registered?

NA03 VXS is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is NA03 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA03 VXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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