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NG03 SFE

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,948 mi
Last recorded112,948 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 SFE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,948 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 112,944 miles

slight corrosion on brake discs

Fail 8 Jul 2015 112,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 100,942 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 100,942 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 89,973 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,143 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,190 miles

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,567 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2009 61,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,347 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,616 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,109 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 36,108 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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NG03 SFE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NG03 SFE, 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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NG03 SFE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is NG03 SFE safe to buy?

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