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NC03 WZL

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

208,765 mi
Last recorded208,765 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 WZL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 208,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system getting poor

Pass 7 Oct 2021 197,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering rack has slight leak

Fail 5 Oct 2021 197,619 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering rack has slight leak

Pass 29 Sep 2020 186,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 186,239 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 171,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 171,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 157,196 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 148,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2017 148,255 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member at gearbox and engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated retaining spring missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 144,482 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met limit.

play in steering components.

Pass 5 May 2015 141,388 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 141,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 130,730 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge/s.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 118,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 108,165 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 11 Sep 2010 100,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front 'X' member rusty

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 91,494 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front 'X' member rusty

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 84,704 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,301 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 78,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,531 miles

near side rear tyre slightly out of round

off side windscreen washer partially blocked

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 WZL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NC03 WZL, 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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NC03 WZL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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