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NC03 BVY

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,502 mi
Last recorded110,502 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 BVY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 110,502 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 107,709 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

front radiator panel corroded

headlamps faded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,572 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 97,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam Image Weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,099 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 89,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 87,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 87,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 85,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2017 83,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 80,569 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 80,568 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 77,971 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 74,441 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 74,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 72,017 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 68,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,268 miles

unable to see pads clearly

Pass 29 May 2010 57,970 miles

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

off side and near side rear tyre tred worn uneven

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,262 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 40,739 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 40,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,842 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,198 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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NC03 BVY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC03 BVY, 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 NC03 BVY registered?

NC03 BVY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is NC03 BVY safe to buy?

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